Resources & Articles
Commodity Tax (HST)
GST/HST on Additional Costs in Lease Agreements
The specifics of extra charges required of a lessee vary from lease agreement to lease agreement. Most lease agreements will stipulate a base rent and...
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Meet the Commodity Tax Team
Meet our team of Commodity Tax Professionals. Their focus is to ensure that businesses are handling their GST/HST correctly, both nationally and internationally. Connect with ...
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GST/HST Reporting Period: How Frequently Do I Need to File?
GST/HST registrants are required to file GST/HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. The reporting period a registrant has determines how often GST/HST...
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How Does GST/HST Apply to Airbnb/Short-term Rentals?
The popularity of Airbnb, short-term rental pools for cottages and vacation properties continues to grow. One aspect of venturing into the short-term rental game is...
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UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS: Making Them Valuable
Tax Possibilities – Bad Debt Write-off As many businesses are struggling to collect outstanding amounts, it may be worthwhile to identify any receivables which have...
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Real Property Investors – GST/HST Implications when Change of Use Occurs
The GST/HST implications of investing in real estate are not set in stone when the original intention and income producing purpose are first determined. Depending...
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Are All Health Care Services GST/HST Exempt?
Generally, health care professionals are not registered for GST/HST due to the fact that the majority, if not all, of their services supplied to their...
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Important GST/HST considerations under the CECRA Program
Any commercial landlords and/or tenants that have applied for relief under Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program should be aware of the GST/HST implications....
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How Do I Correct My GST/HST Return?
It isn’t uncommon that you find an error in your accounting records after you have already filed your GST/HST return. The CRA has stated policies...
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Important Tax Update – Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and certain provincial governmental authorities released new tax measures for Canadians yesterday (March 18, 2020). ...
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