When it comes to GST, the government has a list of products that it doesn’t apply to, including wheelchairs, hearing aids and prosthetics. However, wigs are notably absent. For people with medical conditions like alopecia, wearing a wig can help them feel more like themselves, but a high-quality wig can set someone back thousands. A new proposal is pushing for a medical certificate to allow GST to be removed, helping lower the cost.
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