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Amex Bank of Canada v. The King (2026 FCA): Federal Court of Appeal Confirms GST/HST Input Tax Credits Cannot be Recovered for Credit-Card Loyalty Rewards Programs in Exempt Canadian Financial Services

March 13th, 2026|GST, Input tax credits|

Overview: Federal Court of Appeal Clarifies GST/HST Input Tax Credit Rules for Credit Card Loyalty Programs A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal [...]

Talukdar v. The King – When Credible Oral Evidence, Not Perfect Records, Determines Entitlement to the GST/HST Rebate for New Housing

February 27th, 2026|GST, HST|

Introduction – Intention, Occupancy, and Why Credibility Can Decide a New Housing Rebate Appeal In Talukdar v. The King, 2026 TCC 28, the Tax Court [...]

If a Company Is Revived, Are Former Directors Liable for Unpaid GST Again? Maragos v. The King (2026 TCC 4)

February 25th, 2026|GST|

Introduction: Director GST Liability After a Company Is Dissolved and Revived The Tax Court of Canada decision in Maragos v. The King deals with an [...]

Sharma v. The King – Tax Court of Canada Upholds GST/HST New Housing Rebate Despite Short Ownership Period

February 25th, 2026|GST, HST|

In October 2025, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) in Mandeep Sharma v. His Majesty the King, 2025 TCC 145, allowed an appeal by a [...]

Caddell v. The King – When Fair Market Value, Not Intention, Determines Whether GST Applies to Cost of a Self-Supply Housing

February 13th, 2026|GST, HST|

Introduction – Self-Supply, Fair Market Value, and Why Valuation Evidence Often Decides the Case In Caddell v. The King, 2026 TCC 27, the Tax Court [...]

How GST Exemptions Work in First Nations’ Commerce: Commentary on Canada v. LBL Holdings Limited (2025 FCA 186)

February 13th, 2026|GST|

Overview: Revisiting GST exemptions in Indigenous commerce: lessons from Canada v. LBL Holdings Limited The Federal Court of Appeal’s decision in Canada v. LBL Holdings [...]

Gaitanis v. The King – When Intention, Ownership, and “Family Assistance” Are Not Enough to Secure the GST/HST New Housing Rebate

January 12th, 2026|housing|

Introduction – Intention, Multiple Purchasers, and the Limits of the New Housing Rebate In Gaitanis v. The King, 2025 TCC 186, the Tax Court of [...]

Canada’s GST/HST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RSM) 2025: Complete Guide for Telecom Providers, Telecom Resellers Facing New Anti-Carousel Fraud Rules

January 7th, 2026|GST, HST|

Overview of Canada’s New GST/HST Reverse Charge Mechanism for Telecom Fraud Prevention in 2025 The GST/HST reverse charge mechanism introduced in Budget 2025 marks a [...]

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