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Do you know the GST/HST differences between Charities & Non-Profit Organizations?

Were you aware that GST/HST legislation affects Charities and Non-Profit Organizations in significantly different ways?

If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation, Introduction for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs). In this first presentation in the series, we will introduce several aspects of GST/HST obligations and entitlements and lay the foundation for more detailed learning in subsequent presentations. 

This presentation will review information about taxable and exempt supplies, rebates, credits, and more. We will introduce certain basic concepts and review some of the most important rules to help people better manage GST/HST issues going forward. You will hear directly from CRA’s Headquarters employee who has 35 years experience in GST/HST programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

TOPICS:

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

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This presentation is designed for professionals who work with both Charities and NPOs and is intended for tax practitioners, directors, and other staff members, plus any other individuals who may be involved in or responsible for GST/HST. This presentation will be of value to any individuals working with Charities or NPOs, regardless of whether the entity is already GST/HST registered or is not required to be registered.

PRESENTER: Michael Monk

Michael Monk has been with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 35 years.  During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST. 

Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters (HQ) is with the HQ—GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate, where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last nine years.

Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 12 years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator over a 20-year period, developing training courses and facilitating many GST/HST Legislation and Audit Courses for hundreds of CRA staff.  

Michael has several years of acquired GST/HST knowledge and experience, having worked with a multitude of GST/HST issues across many sectors and business lines.  He has participated in several conferences, preparing and delivering GST/HST presentations nationally to a variety of accounting and industry associations.  

Michael has volunteered with several community and school groups over the years. He has also served as Director on the Board of a large charity and on CRA’s Employee Assistance Program Committee.      

PLEASE NOTE: The GST/HST Seminar Series is live only. The sessions will NOT be recorded and made available.

A full refund for webinars will be given if cancellation is received within 24 hours of purchase. No refund will be given after 24 hours before the webinar start time.