Brockville businesses share impact of holiday tax break [Video]

The federal government removed GST and HST on specific products for the holiday season earlier this month and businesses are getting their first chance to see its impacts.

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At Luella Charlotte Baby Boutique in downtown Brockville, Ont., roughly 50 per cent of their products qualify under the tax break, which led to a pre-Christmas boost.

“When we saw it go into effect, we did see a spike in sales,” said owner Sarah McGuire. “I expect that it’ll continue into what are typically our quieter months of January and February.”

Luella Charlotte Baby Boutique sells items that are high quality, so the lower prices were enticing for customers, but the best part for the store is how long the tax break will be in effect.

In place until Feb. 15, the tax holiday should allow them …