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GST and HST Holiday Tax Break - Canada 2024/25
GST and HST Holiday Tax Break - Canada 2024/25

Temporarily no GST/HST will be charged on certain items, such as wine, as long as they qualify to the criteria.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Government of Canada has approved a measure to provide GST/HST relief on certain items from December 14, 2024 to February 15, 2025.

If your wines/products fall under the set of criteria below and you want to know the best way to adjust your settings to remove the GST/HST charge from your customers, the step-by-step guide is below.

What do you need to know about the Canadian Holiday Tax Break?

Alcoholic beverages that fall under the following criteria, will be exempt from GST or HST:

  • Beer and malt beverages

  • Wine, cider and sake (including fortified) that are 22.9% alcohol by volume (ABV) or less.

Important additional criteria for products to qualify for the exemption:

  • Paid for in full between December 14, 2024 and February 15, 2025.

  • Delivered or made available to the buyer between December 14, 2024 and February 15, 2025.

You can check the full criteria for exemption on the official government site here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits/gst-hst-holiday-tax-break.html

Step-by-Step guide to remove GST/HST charges from all wine orders

Starting on December 14th, here is how you can update the GST/HST Rate in your State Profile settings on WineDirect Admin Panel settings for the exemption:

  1. Go to Store > State Profile

  2. Click on the state/province you want to configure:

  3. Under Wines > Click on "Edit"

  4. In the GST/HST Rate field, enter 0 (zero)

  5. Save your changes:

Make sure to do this for all relevant states/provinces.

Remember to change all of the rates back when you need to start charging GST/HST again. We advise on setting a calendar reminder on the week before the 15th of February, 2025.

IMPORTANT

WineDirect Ecommerce does not provide tax advice. This article is here to assist our customers making the necessary changes during this temporary tax break.

We strongly advise you check with your accountant or tax professional before making any changes. Keep in mind that removing GST/HST might have tax implications if your business does not meet the appropriate criteria.

If you still have questions, feel free to contact our support team via the chat bubble on your Admin Panel, and our team will be happy to assist you.

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