Ever since Canada announced the GST/HST tax break holiday in November, there's been some discussion among Canadian restaurants, caterers, and custome…
holiday in November, there's been some discussion among Canadian restaurants, caterers, and customers about which products are eligible under the tax holiday.
And to notify their customers about the tax break, the restaurant even created "good-to-know" cards placed at each table next to the QR code to help customers understand how the new changes will affect their bills. The tax break applies to several categories of products, including children's clothing and footwear, children's diapers, books, Christmas trees and other seasonal decorations, jigsaw puzzles, and most food and beverages. Much of the new legislation's confusion involves the rules pertaining to restaurants and food establishments.
For example, a mimosa made of sparkling wine and orange juice would qualify, while a sangria that includes both wine and rum or a mixed drink such as a vodka soda, would not qualify assuming the rum or vodka is 23 proof or greater. When a restaurant bills a customer directly for the delivery of a meal, there should be no tax on the order. However, when a meal is ordered through a platform, two separate transactions occur.
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