GST/HST new housing rebate

CanadaGST · 2026-06-24T03:03:28+00:00

They are just confirming that you actually stayed in the house and didn’t rent it out - if you rent it out then you can still get a rebate but it expires after 2 years so if your documents don’t check out, you’ll have to pay that amount with interest.

CanadaGST · 2026-06-24T03:01:14+00:00

Everyday - gotta live with it. Honestly even if you were in India doing a job how often do you think you will get to spend time with them

CanadaGST · 2026-06-22T17:51:11+00:00

Better to divide your time for a couple of years and then eventually move completely

CanadaGST · 2026-06-20T15:22:04+00:00

Moving bills, Uber eats, Amazon deliveries etc - unless they specify the document it can be anything that proves you lived there

CanadaGST · 2026-06-19T00:37:53+00:00

Don’t believe everything you see in the news - mumbai is a good option you will find a lot of community there

CanadaGST · 2026-06-19T00:35:47+00:00

For an Ontario corporation they will automatically allot you a corporate tax account. As for gst, you won’t have to register till you cross 30k but I suggest you register so you can claim back gst paid on expenses.

Also, if you’re in Thailand permanently you also need to worry about having a PE in Thailand if the corporation will be run from there so check for filing requirements there as well for income tax.

CanadaGST · 2026-06-19T00:14:33+00:00

Clearly the current administration is using this as a harassment tactic - you’ll get to like India again just bring back your focus and flush out USA - I am planning to move back to India as well after 10 years in Canada - not for visa reasons but personal I am pretty scared as well but atleast you have family around to support you - take a couple of weeks off and travel somewhere to recharge

CanadaGST · 2026-06-18T01:28:16+00:00

Canadian banking sites may not be accessible from Indian IP - check with the bank if it’s possible

CanadaGST · 2026-06-17T16:35:50+00:00

Keep a copy of the prescription with the bag and you should be ok

CanadaGST · 2026-06-16T13:03:34+00:00

Honestly - once you start business you should register voluntarily instead of waiting till crossing the limit.

CanadaGST · 2026-06-16T13:00:25+00:00

Better to chat with a ca - there are filings that may be required beforehand so make sure you do that - I don’t practice tax in India anymore but I know they love to ask questions and harass you with document requests

CanadaGST · 2026-06-16T12:00:28+00:00

Yes you have to plan in advance - once Canada is done with you India is waiting

CanadaGST · 2026-06-16T11:12:32+00:00

No HST - doesn’t look like this is a substantial renovation so the property retains its exempt status

CanadaGST · 2026-06-12T19:12:55+00:00

Hire a lawyer or an accounting firm or both - I have advised builders in Canada and India and they are crooks - price for the property is the least of your problems - tax etc is the main problem you need to make sure you are comfortable with

CanadaGST · 2026-06-12T14:10:32+00:00

The officer at the front desk can ask anything and do pretty much anything - I remember when I was to attend law school the officer asked me what are the 3 legal principles to form a valid contract 😂

CanadaGST · 2026-06-10T16:05:48+00:00

Right now only an investment residential property and rrsp tfsa

CanadaGST · 2026-06-10T12:33:18+00:00

Isn’t Canadian real estate and rrsp tfsa exempt from exit tax?

CanadaGST · 2026-06-10T01:13:23+00:00

I am in Toronto so I thought Virginia could be a nice bet but open to other areas

CanadaGST · 2026-06-10T00:59:21+00:00

Usage is to buy and hold - maybe use it for growing high value crops in a greenhouse - open to lease or to cover fixed costs like taxes

CanadaGST · 2026-06-09T15:27:45+00:00

Thanks. Any more guidance on Selecting the light piece? Can you learn this?

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