Temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit
This bill proposes doubling the goods and services tax (GST) credit for six months to support those most affected by inflation. The PBO estimates the cost of Bill C-30 to be $2.6 billion.
This bill proposes doubling the goods and services tax (GST) credit for six months to support those most affected by inflation.
- Estimates are presented on an accrual basis as would appear in the budget and public accounts.
- A positive number implies a deterioration in the budgetary balance (lower revenues or higher spending). A negative number implies an improvement in the budgetary balance (higher revenues or lower spending).
The incremental GST credit was calculated as the difference between the enhanced GST credit and the status quo quarterly GST credit amount.
To calculate the total enhanced goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit, the parameters in Social Policy Simulation Database and Model (SPSD/M) were adjusted to reflect the new policy enhancement regarding the phase-in and the phase-out rates and the maximum payments.[^1]
PBO does not expect any material incremental administrative costs.
The SPSD/M family income distribution is used for the calculations assuming a full take-up rate of GST/HST credit. A behavioural response is not expected.