GST/HST Tax Break on Select Products
GST/HST Tax Break on Select Products
To the delight of all Canadians, the Government of Canada has announced a GST/HST break on select goods from December 14, 2024 - February 15, 2025.
At Best Buy, it's important to us that you get the tax break on all eligible products and that you're able to shop during the holidays with peace of mind.
Read the information below for full details and answers to FAQs.
On this page:
- Products that qualify for the tax break
- How to get the GST/HST tax break on your purchase
- Why is there still a GST/HST charge on my order?
- Can I get a price match for the tax break if I bought something before December 14?
- Does the tax break apply to pre-orders?
- Does the tax break apply to bundles or packages?
- Does the tax break apply to clearance, open box, and refurbished products?
- I purchased a qualifying item but did not get the tax break, what should I do?
Products that qualify for the tax break
The following items qualify for the GST/HST tax break for both online and in-store purchases:
- Children's car seats
- Children's clothing, diapers, and footwear
- Select children's toys and board games
- Puzzles
- Video game consoles
- Video game controllers
- Physical video games
- Christmas trees
- Food and beverage
Exclusions: Items that do not qualify for the GST/HST tax break include:
- Baby/child travel systems, which are a combination of stroller, carrier and car seat sold as a single package
- Toy collectibles that are not intended for play or learning, such as hockey cards or collectible dolls
- Toys, board games, and model sets intended for an age of 14 years and older
- Gaming digital downloads, subscriptions, and gaming gift cards
- Digital code in box packaged games or online-only games
- Other gaming accessories, such as chairs, headsets, charging solutions, controller add-ons, etc.
- Decorations for a Christmas tree, and holiday décor items and supplies
- eBooks, eReaders, or eBook gift cards
- Environmental Handling Fees
- Shipping charges
To see the full list of qualifying and non-qualifying items, visit the Government of Canada website.
How to get the GST/HST tax break on your purchase
For all purchases of item(s) that qualify for the tax break and that are made during the eligible time frame, the GST/HST will automatically be deducted.
The amount breakdown in your Order Summary and the receipt will show GST/HST charge for any applicable Environmental Handling Fees, shipping fees, and any item(s) that do not qualify for the tax break.
Why is there still a GST/HST charge on my order?
The GST/HST tax break only applies to the product price of qualifying items. When purchasing an item that qualifies for the tax break, there will still be a GST/HST charge for any applicable Environmental Handling Fees and shipping fees.
Additionally, if your order includes item(s) that do not qualify for the tax break, then those item(s) will be taxed regularly.
Can I get a price match for the tax break if I bought something before December 14?
For products sold by Best Buy
Our Low Price Guarantee applies to the price before taxes, so we cannot process a price match for the GST/HST tax break amount.
However, if you purchased an item between November 1 - December 13, 2024 and that item qualifies for the tax break and is returnable according to our extended and standard return policies, then you do have the option of returning and re-purchasing the item up until January 12, 2025. When you re-purchase item, you will automatically get the GST/HST tax break.
To return and re-purchase an eligible product, you will need to:
- Go to any Best Buy store
- Have the original receipt with you
- Have the product(s) you want to return and re-purchase
For products sold by a Marketplace seller
The GST/HST tax break applies to all qualifying items within the eligible time period, including those sold by Marketplace sellers. However, if you purchased a qualifying item from a Marketplace seller before December 14, then the purchase does not qualify for the GST/HST tax break.
If you choose to return the item and repurchase it in order to get the tax break, keep in mind that Marketplace returns cannot be processed at a Best Buy store and customers must cover the cost of shipping the item back to the seller. Further, if you decide to re-purchase the item, it will be sold at the current price (and not the original price you purchased it for).
Visit the Returning a Marketplace product page for full details on how to return a product to a seller.
Does the tax break apply to pre-orders?
Yes, but only if the pre-order item(s) are shipped to you before or on February 15 (the end of tax break period).
If your pre-ordered item(s) are shipped between December 14 and February 15
Your purchase will automatically be qualified for the tax break, and you will not be charged GST/HST on any qualifying item(s).
If your pre-ordered item(s) are shipped after February 15
Since you are only charged for your order once the item(s) are shipped out to you, any pre-orders that are shipped after February 15 will no longer qualify for the tax break and will be taxed regularly.
Does the tax break apply to bundles or packages?
Does the tax break apply to clearance, open box, and refurbished products?
I purchased a qualifying item but did not get the tax break, what should I do?
We've done our best to ensure all qualifying products automatically get the GST/HST tax break, however, there may be the rare case where a qualifying product is charged the GST/HST by mistake.
If you purchased a qualifying item during the eligible time frame and the GST/HST was not deducted from your order, you can file a claim directly with the Government of Canada to get a reimbursement. To file a claim, visit the Government of Canada's General Application for GST/HST Rebates page.