Self-Employed GST Rebate?

[brady47]

I am self-employed and work in a clinic as an independent contractor and one of my expenses on my T2125 is overhead, for which I pay HST as well.

Am I eligible to complete a GST370 form with the overhead as my expense to get a HST rebate?

To be clear, I don't have a T777 form because I am self employed, although the company I work for does have an HST number.

[TurboTaxGinette]

Please see our TurboTax article for information: Did You Know You Can Claim The GST/HST Rebate On Your Expenses?

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[brady47]

Thank you. I am not an employee but an independent contractor working for a clinic and have a T2125 , not a T777.

Does this mean the GST/HST rebate for GST370 form does not apply?

@TurboTaxGinette 

[TurboTaxGinette]

The GST370 form only applies to employees who are claiming "Employment Expenses" on their tax return. If you are an independent contractor you should have your own GST# so you can claim the GST you paid on your own expenses. 

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[brady47]

@TurboTaxGinette thank you! 

My services as I am in healthcare are exempt from GST (so $0) and I only have 1 expense that I pay GST for (overhead).

Do I still get the GST rebate for my overhead expenses if my services are exempt from GST? 

[TurboTaxGinette]

That is your decision to make if you think you are paying out more GST on your expenses and wish to receive the GST back. 

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