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How do you know if you qualify for a GST/HST rebate?

How do you know if you qualify for the GST/HST rebate related to your professional dues?
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How do you know if you qualify for a GST/HST rebate?

According to Canada Revenue Agency, as an employee, you may qualify for a GST/HST rebate if all of the following conditions apply:
  • you paid GST or HST on certain employment-related expenses and deducted those expenses on your income tax and benefit return
  • your employer is a GST/HST registrant

For more information please visit: Do you qualify for the rebate?

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How do you know if you qualify for a GST/HST rebate?

As per the CRA: You are generally eligible for the GST/HST credit if you are considered a Canadian resident for income tax purposes the month before and at the beginning of the month in which the Canada Revenue Agency makes a payment. You also need to meet one of the following criteria:

  • you are at least 19 years old
  • you have (or had) a spouse or common-law partner
  • you are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your child

As per the CRA: As an employee, you may qualify for a GST/HST rebate if all of the following conditions apply:

  • you paid GST or HST on certain employment-related expenses and deducted those expenses on your income tax and benefit return
  • your employer is a GST/HST registrant

 

For more information, you can visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website: 

GST/HST Credit - Eligibility 

Employee GST/HST rebate

 

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