SportNL is pleased to offer Lunch and Learn Session with Canadian Revenue Agency January 2026 until June 2026. These one hour sessions are free of charge to SportNL members and their community sport organizations. Organizations will hear directly from CRA”S GST/HST Headquarters Representative who has 35 years experience working in CRA’s GST/HST programs.
If you are interested in the sessions and have any questions, please email cpetten@sportnl.ca
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January 13th, 2026 Topic: GST/ HST Introduction for Non-profit Organizations Time: 12:00 pm |
Did you know that there are GST/HST rules that apply only to NPOs? Have you wondered if you have missed claiming back all eligible GST/HST amounts? Would you like to learn how to avoid the most common GST/HST errors? If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters Representative who has 35 years experience working in CRA’s GST/HST programs. The Presentation will introduce you to some of the most important GST/HST issues for NPOs. You will learn about GST/HST obligations and entitlements including taxing provisions, rebates, and credits, to help maximize recoveries and avoid mistakes. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XCnOt1C2T_SFZ1jHyzjZGg Deadline to register is January 12th, 2026 |
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February 10, 2026 Topic: GST/HST Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies Time: 12:00 pm |
Do you know how GST/HST applies to NPO revenues? Have you ever wondered if you have incorrectly accounted for GST/HST? The presentation will include infromation about revenue sources that attract GST/HST and those that do not and will review the fundamentals for both types of entities, to help you ensure your organization is correctly accounting for GST/HST. You will learn about recognizing key difference between taxable and exempt supplies, understand when to charge GST/HST, and identify, reduce, and eliminate common GST/HST mistakes. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bOK25FnZSpat3DOVWD_mZw Deadline to register is February 9, 2026 |
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March 10, 2026 Topic: Input Tax Credits- Operating Expenses + different rules for Capital Property Time: 12:00 pm
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Did you know there are different ITC rules for distinct types of expenditures? Do you understand how the rules apply for Non-Profit Organizations? Were you aware that ITC entitlements and obligations can change over time? The Presentation will review some of the most important GST/HST issues concerning ITCs, including Operating Expenses and Capital Properties. The information will help you better manage claims correctly. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 35 years experience working in GST/HST programs. You will gain a better understanding of applying the correct rules for operating expenses, recognize the key GST/HST issues for Capital Properties, and understanding and applying the correct ITC rules over time 4) Identify and reduce common GST/HST mistakes. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jtBKu_TJRpqc5HH9rwXsYg Deadline to register is March 9, 2026 |
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May 19, 2026 Topic: Public Service Bodies Rebate- for Qualifying NPO’s (NOT regular NPO) Time: 12:00 pm
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Did you know that some NPOs cannot get any PSB Rebate? Do you know how an NPO might qualify for the PSB Rebate? Have you ever wondered what to do if you overlooked claiming an eligible amount? If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 35 years experience in GST/HST Programs. The Presentation will identify and discuss how the PSB Rebate applies to certain NPOs. We will review information to help you better manage your organization’s PSB Rebate. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1) Recognize PSB Rebate entitlements 2) Identify the qualifying provisions for NPO entitlements 3) Know how to correctly claim the PSB Rebate 4) Understand what to do about missed claim amounts. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/igzo9r_PQxCOAjHqmzjqdg Deadline to register is May 18, 2026 |
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June 9, 2026 Topic: GST/HST Audits vs. GST/HST Examinations + Books and Record Keeping for GST/HST Time: 12:00 pm
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Do you know about GST/HST Pre-assessment Reviews & Post-assessment Audits? Are you aware of the differences and similarities between each? Do you want to review GST/HST record-keeping issues?
If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. We will review some helpful information and provide guidance with respect to these two processes, plus the general record-keeping requirements for GST/HST. Gain a greater understanding in introducing the different GST/HST review processes, understanding methods and procedures, review your role, and Introduce GST/HST record-keeping provisions.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/By4LGr3LR463FoRXCKMTFA Deadline to register is June 8, 2026 |
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