The CRA has recently posted a useful checklist entitled “Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) checklist for charities”
In this comment I encourage foundations to be more active in the current difficult economic times. Many are working hard with their partners in the sector to do just that.
The Charities Directorate has vastly improved its section of the CRA website over the last year, although it still has a way to go!. In the past they have improved the quality and accessibility of information placed on the site. CRA has recently improved the ability of Canadians to search their database of charities as we discuss in more detail. If you have not viewed the Charity Directorates website recently it is well worth visiting.
Here is the December edition of the Blumbergs Canadian charity law e-mail list. If you wish to receive a copy of the Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law List then please sign up at the Blumbergs’ Newsletter Page. It takes about 10 seconds and it is free. The Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law List is sent every month or two and it has the latest information for Canadian non-profits and charities on legal and ethical issues. Comments are always appreciated.
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