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Who qualifies for the GST HST rebate?
19 years old
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.
Should I claim GST HST rebate?
When you receive a GST/HST rebate for your expenses, you have to include it in your income for the year you received it.
How much is the GST rebate in Canada?
$456 if you are single. $598 if you are married or have a common-law partner. $157 for each child under the age of 19.
What is the income limit for GST rebate?
A single person would receive the credit for July 2018 to June 2019 if their 2017 income was $44,000 or less. A married couple with 2 children would receive the credit if their family net income was $54,000 or less. To apply for the GST/HST credit, you must file a personal income tax return.
Why did I get a GST refund?
The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay. You are automatically considered for the GST/HST credit when you file your taxes.
Is a GST refund considered income?
The GST/HST credit is not considered taxable income. To apply for the GST/HST credit, you must file a personal income tax return. If you have a spouse, your tax return must provide information on your spouse’s social insurance number, first name, and net income for tax purposes amount (even if it is zero).
How are GST/HST rebates assessed after filing?
After filing a GST/HST rebate claim For most GST/HST rebates, your claim will be assessed after the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) receives your application and you will be sent a notice of assessment either through mail in My Business Account, for which you will receive an email notification, or in the mail.
Are you eligible for the GST/HST credit?
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
How are my GST/HST credit payments calculated?
Your GST/HST credit payments are based on the following: If you’re single, the amount from line 23600 of your income tax return, or the amount that it would be if you completed one If you have a spouse or common-law partner, your net incomes are combined to get your family net income
Do I need to send supporting documents with my GST/HST application?
In most cases, you do not have to send supporting documents with your GST/HST new housing rebate application. However, you do have to send invoices with your worksheet if the vendor did not charge the GST/HST on the invoice (photocopies of these invoices will be accepted).