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New research challenges the idea that GST always hits lower-income households hardest
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Goods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.
Goods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.
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