Does this Ontario HST Rebate Apply to You? If you’re planning on investing in a newly built condo that has never been occupied, you may be eligible for money back courtesy of the HST Rebate on new condos. When purchasing an investment property to be rented out, you will no longer be given the rebate directly from the builder. However, this does not mean you won’t be eligible for the rebate....
What Units Can Be Considered for The New Residential Rental Rebate? According to the CRA, there are various eligibility criteria the unit must meet to qualify for the rebate, including determining whether the property is a self-contained residential unit. Is it a residential unit: a detached, semi-detached, condo, mobile home, or floating home? Is it a self-contained unit: contains a...
Principal Residence With the HST rebate on home renovations, the newly built or renovated home must be registered as the principal residence of the rebate applicant. To confirm residency, the name and address of the applicant must appear on public records. Also, the applicant must be the first to live in the home. Who Else Can Live In The Home? The rebate applicant or an immediate family member...
The Ontario HST Rebate on a home renovation To claim the HST Rebate on a renovation, a property owner must undertake what the CRA considers a "substantial" renovation or a "major addition" to an existing home – it must constitute a "new" home. Substantial Renovation According to the Canada Revenue Agency, a "substantial" renovation is where the home's interior is completely cleared and...
The Problem with Making Mistakes Unfortunately, making a mistake on your Ontario HST rebate application can be costly. And while securing the maximum HST refund is rewarding, it requires meeting all the criteria and submitting the proper documentation. With the Canada Revenue Agency, the process can sometimes get confusing. The problem with a mistake is that the CRA might reject an otherwise...
The Canada Revenue Agency Definition of a “Home” For Canada Revenue Agency, different types of homes are eligible for the HST rebate as long as all eligibility criteria are satisfied. Supporting documentation must be supplied when applying for the rebate, and everything must be submitted within two years following the closing date of the real estate transaction. The CRA recognizes several...
Completing the Application Process If you’re building a brand-new home, you can apply for the HST Rebate when most of the construction has been completed, and the home is occupied. If the home or condo has been purchased as new, you can apply for the rebate when the purchase/sale closes. If you’re doing a “substantial” renovation on an existing home, you could be eligible for the HST...
Primary Residence of the Applicant When applying for the Ontario New Home HST Rebate, the new property must be the principal residence of the applicant. Failure to ensure this requirement will make the applicant ineligible, and CRA would refuse the rebate application. The applicant’s name and address must appear on public and personal records. There are certain conditions that make an...
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For over 10 years, the Rebate4U team has the knowledge and expertise to help residential property owners throughout Ontario successfully apply for regional HST Rebate programs.
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Our specialists offer complimentary consultations where we review your eligibility to determine whether you qualify for an Ontario HST Rebate so you can proceed with your application confidently.
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I had received several letters advertising Rebate4U, and I have to admit, I thought it was a scam. It didn't look or sound legitimate to me. Until one day, after so many letters, I decided to call. To my surprise, the young lady on the phone told me ex...
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Great service you guys are providing. I did my own GST rebate about 15+ yrs ago under the old program and that was hard enough. But I had downloaded the new forms from the gov’t site for my latest renovation project and really found them quite complicated and full of ...
Fluker G Honestly I did not believe that I could get the GST rebate on my major home renovations. But after talking to Rebate4U , follow their instruction. 6 or 7 weeks later I got a call from Michael with a check of $11164.54 Thank you Michael, Cathy and Andrew very much.
Nguyen V Hi Michael Yes I would and have referred people to your service. I am however making something clear to them that was not made clear to me...that you get up to 45% of the rebate not the whole rebate.... We were happy with communication and attention, just that detail would ...
Dawn A I found REBATE4 very hepful ,reliable and always available to answer your questions . they know the business quite well ,and I appreciate them for all they have done.
Meysam P The service delivered was very professional and the fees charged were more than reasonable. Once the relevant information/documentations were provided to Rebate4U, all I needed to do was wait for the rebate. Furthermore, I was kept informed of the current status throughout ...
Johnson S Hello Michael I just want to say that your organization was knowledgeable & professional in handling the rebate. I received the rebate quickly. Thank-you for all your help. M.L. P.S. Please do not use my full name when showing the testimonials. Thanks
Lowry M Good experience for sure. Just had difficulty with getting the money to pay you in order to get the cheque. I wish I would've known about this earlier and we could've had it done at the same time as our tax return. Anyway, I've already recommended your services ...
Rolly R It was excellent experience. Very professional. Was given 2 options, pay a flat fee 595+tac and they will take care of the paper work and submitting the application for the HST rental rebate or the second option is pay 10% of whatever money you get back. I chose the first o...
Omar H After finding out about this rebate from my friend and viewing the youtube video with Pat Foran I contacted Rebates 4u and was very impressed with Michael. He was very straight forward and new exactly what was needed in order to apply for this rebate. I had my rebate cheque...
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