In a significant policy announcement, Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has proposed eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers on properties valued up to $1.5 million. This initiative aims to make homeownership more accessible for young Canadians, potentially saving them up to $75,000 on their first home purchase.
Freeland's proposal is part of a broader strategy to address housing affordability and support the middle class. In addition to the GST exemption, she plans to reduce income taxes for approximately 11 million Canadians by lowering the second income tax bracket rate from 20.5% to 19%. This change would result in annual savings of $550 for individuals with taxable incomes between $57,375 and $114,750.
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