The federal government’s GST holiday kicks in tomorrow (Saturday)
The tax break applies to goods including prepared foods and restaurant meals; children’s clothing; diapers; footwear; car seats and toys; print books and newspapers; and Christmas trees.
Small retailers say they’re preparing as best as they can for what could be a period of shopping chaos.
Some think it’s more trouble than it’s worth, with retailers preparing to reprogram their cash registers and sale systems, and trying to make sense of which goods are eligible.
The tax break lasts until February 15th.
Written by Loreena Dickson