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    From Aug@2:460/256 to All on Fri Nov 22 04:02:46 2024
    Hi All...

    i just heard there a 2-month sales-tax holiday on "essentials". since books/research/newspapers/stationery were considered essential during the lockdowns, it is good to hear that the definition is extended to this tax holiday.

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  • From August Abolins@2:221/6 to Aug on Fri Nov 22 03:57:12 2024
    On Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:02:46 +0300
    "Aug -> All" <0@256.460.2> wrote:

    Hi All...

    i just heard there a 2-month sales-tax holiday on "essentials". since books/research/newspapers/stationery were considered essential during
    the lockdowns, it is good to hear that the definition is extended to
    this tax holiday.


    For further context, the gubberment of canada decided to give Canadians a 2-month tax break on "essentials" ..starting Dec 15th to Feb 15th.

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  • From Flavio Bessa@4:801/188 to August Abolins on Fri Nov 22 11:44:23 2024
    On 22 Nov 2024, August Abolins said the following...

    For further context, the gubberment of canada decided to give Canadians a 2-month tax break on "essentials" ..starting Dec 15th to Feb 15th.

    "Tax break". This is just a dream here at my country.

    ... Condense soup, not books!

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  • From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to Flavio Bessa on Fri Nov 22 19:19:00 2024
    Hello Flavio Bessa!

    ** On Friday 22.11.24 - 11:44, Flavio Bessa wrote to August Abolins:

    On 22 Nov 2024, August Abolins said the following...

    For further context, the gubberment of canada decided to give Canadians
    a 2-month tax break on "essentials" ..starting Dec 15th to Feb 15th.

    "Tax break". This is just a dream here at my country.

    Wow.. even beer and wine is included..

    "The GST/HST holiday will start on Dec. 14 and run through Feb. 15, 2025.

    "People will be able to buy the following goods GST-free:

    Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, pre-made meals and salads, and sandwiches.
    Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout or delivery.
    Snacks, including chips, candy and granola bars.
    Beer, wine, cider and pre-mixed alcoholic beverages below 7 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV).
    Children's clothing and footwear, car seats and diapers.
    Children's toys, such as board games, dolls and video game consoles.
    Books, print newspapers and puzzles for all ages.
    Christmas trees.

    "With these exemptions, all food in Canada will be essentially tax-free.


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