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2025-26 GST/HST Seminar Series #4: Public Service Bodies’ (PSB) Rebate - Charity & Non-profit Organizations

October 28, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

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Did you know that there are vastly different PSB Rebate rules for Charities vs. NPOs?

Have you ever wondered if you had overlooked claiming an eligible amount?

Do you know how to recover missed claims?

If you would like to learn more about these issues, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee, who has 34 years of experience in GST/HST Programs. The presentation will identify and discuss how the PSB Rebate applies for both entities. It will review entitlements, 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
  • Identify the differences between Charity vs. NPO entitlements
  • Know how to claim the PSB Rebate correctly
  • Understand additional qualifications required for NPOs

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Definitions
  • Eligibility
  • Exclusions
  • Percentages
  • Recovering missed claims
  • Qualifying NPOs (eligibility restriction)
  • Reference Materials

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This presentation is designed for professionals who work with 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 limit or even deny entitlement. You will hear about maximizing your PSB Rebates and how to avoid some of the common mistakes that can result in future non-compliance.

 

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.