Introduction to GST/HST for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations

Do you know the differences between Charities and Non-Profit Organizations?

Do you wonder if you have missed claiming back all eligible GST/HST amounts?

Would you like to learn how to avoid the most common GST/HST errors?

If so, you should attend CRA’s GST/HST Introductory Presentation for Charities and NPOs. You will hear directly from CRA’s Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience in GST/HST programs. The Presentation will review many aspects of GST/HST obligations and entitlements. You will learn about what is taxable, rebates, credits and much more. We will introduce you to some of the most important rules and legislation that helps people better manage GST/HST and maximize recoveries.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize key GST/HST differences between Charities and NPOs
• Know when to charge GST/HST
• Understand Public Service Bodies’ (PSB) Rebate rules
• Apply the correct rules for claiming credits
• Identify and reduce common GST/HST mistakes

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies
• Input Tax Credits
• PSB Rebate
• GST/HST Registration and Small Supplier
• Reference Materials

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is intended for both Charities and NPOs. It is designed for Directors, staff and any other individuals who may be involved in an organization’s GST/HST. Even if the organization is not currently GST/HST registered, or if someone thinks that the organization is “too small” to worry about GST/HST, you should attend. You will learn about ways to maximize GST/HST recoveries and avoid mistakes on a going forward basis. And, if you would just like to hear directly from CRA that you are “doing things right”, this Presentation is for you.

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GHT/HST Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies – Charity & Non-profit Organization (NPO)

Did you know that GST/HST applies differently to Charities and NPOs?

Have you ever wondered if you have incorrectly accounted for GST/HST?

If you would like to learn more about these issues you should attend CRA’s GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience working in GST/HST Programs. The Presentation will include information about revenue sources that attract GST/HST and those that do not. We will review the fundamentals for both types of entities, to help you ensure that your organization is correctly accounting for GST/HST.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize key GST/HST differences between Charities and NPOs
• Know how to correctly charge GST/HST
• Identify and reduce common GST/HST mistakes

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Definitions
• Taxable Supplies
• Exempt Supplies

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for both Charities and NPOs. It is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST/HST. The information will benefit individuals who represent organizations which are already GST/HST registered, those which are not, but should be, and for those considering voluntarily registering. And it will be of assistance for entities that may become GST/HST registered in the future. You will hear about how to avoid some of the common mistakes such as failing to properly charge and collect GST/HST correctly.

Capital Properties & Input Tax Credits

Did you know there are different GST/HST rules for Capital Properties?

Did you know that you may be eligible for as much as 100% or as little as 0%?

Were you aware that entitlements and obligations can change over time?

If you would like to understand more about these issues, you should attend CRA’s GST/HST Presentation about Capital Properties and Input Tax Credits (ITCs). You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience working in GST/HST programs. The Presentation will review some of the most important GST/HST issues concerning Capital Real Property and Capital Personal Property to help you better manage your organization’s GST/HST obligations and entitlements.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize the key GST/HST issues for Capital Properties
• Know when to account for GST/HST in different circumstances
• Understand and apply the correct rules for claiming ITCs over time
• Identify and reduce common GST/HST mistakes

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Definitions
• Acquisition rules
• Improvement rules
• Changes-in-use rules

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for various Public Service Bodies including Charities and Non-profit Organizations. It is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST/HST. We will cover the Capital Property GST/HST rules, from initial purchase to various changes as they occur over time. You will hear about maximizing your GST/HST recoveries and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance.
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Public Service Bodies’ (PSB) Rebates

Are you aware that there are different PSB Rebate rules for Charities vs. NPOs?

Have you ever wondered if you had missed claiming all eligible amounts?

If you would like to learn more about these issues, you should attend CRA’s GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience in GST/HST Programs. The Presentation will identify and discuss how the PSB Rebate applies for both entities. It will review entitlement, similarities and differences by entity type, and the rules to help you better manage your organization’s PSB Rebate.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Recognize PSB Rebate entitlements
• Understand the differences between Charity vs. NPO entitlements
• Know how to correctly claim the PSB Rebate

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Definitions
• Eligibility for Charites vs. NPOs
• Exclusions

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for both Charities and NPOs. It is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST/HST. You will learn about how the PSB Rebate applies to your type of organization and about any limitations that can impact or even deny entitlement. You will hear about maximizing your PSB Rebates and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance.

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GST/HST Presentation – Audits & Examinations plus Books & Records

Do you want to hear about GST/HST Pre-assessment reviews?

Do you want to learn about GST/HST Post-assessment audits?

Do you want to review GST/HST record-keeping information?

If so, you should attend Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience working in GST/HST programs. The Presentation will review some of the publicly available information on these issues and provide some other tips.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Introduce the different GST/HST review processes
• Understand methods and procedures
• Review your role
• Introduce GST/HST record-keeping provisions

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What to expect
• Steps
• Timelines
• Record-keeping legislation
• Reference Materials

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for various groups including Municipalities, the Not-For-Profit sector (Charites and Non-Profit Organizations), the various For-Profit sectors, and others. It is intended for individuals who may be responsible for the organization’s record-keeping and GST/HST filings, and for those who may represent the organization through a GST/HST Audit or Examination.
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