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Holiday GST/HST Break Policy

Participation in offering a tax break on qualifying items is optional

LVLUP GAMES will be participating, which means no GST/HST will be charged on certain qualifying items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. 

Which types of items qualify at LVLUP GAMES for the GST/HST break

Food, beverages, restaurants, catering, and other food or drink establishments

Children’s toys
Games, including:
  • Board games and expansions with a recommended age of under 14 years old
  • Card games, including playing cards and games that include trading cards (KeyForge, Lorcana, MTG, One Piece, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc.)
  • Sleeves and card game accessories (play mats, deck boxes, etc.)
  • Dice
  • RPG miniatures, war game miniatures, terrain and scenery
  • Toys, toy sets and toy systems that either: Dolls, plush toys and soft toys and their accessories
These items do not qualify:
  • Games and toys that don’t meet the requirements above\
  • Paints, brushes, and related accessories
  • Collectibles that are not intended for play or learning, such as hockey cards or collectible dolls
  • Toys and model sets that are marketed for adults (for example, adult construction brick or train sets)
Jigsaw puzzles
Physical books, magazines

No GST/HST will be charged on a qualifying item, as long as it is both:

  • Paid for in full between December 14, 2024, and February 15, 2025
  • Delivered or made available to the buyer between December 14, 2024, and February 15, 2025

Pre-orders will qualify if they are purchased and fulfilled (shipped, delivered, and made available for pick up) between the tax.

We will not be refunding taxes on qualifying items purchased or pre-ordered before December 14, 2024.


More information can be found here: Government of Canada GST/HST break.