No clue, given how many of these are submitted my guess is its random, but the government has already said they are funding the CRA more in this specific area, I would prepare to be audited.
Koodo, Public Mobile, Lucky Mobile Customer
Dec 13th, 2021 8:52 pm
No clue, given how many of these are submitted my guess is its random, but the government has already said they are funding the CRA more in this specific area, I would prepare to be audited.
Dec 13th, 2021 9:55 pm
Dec 14th, 2021 12:22 am
How do they audit though? Hydro bills, wifi bills, driver license, tax bill mailing, what else? I don't assume they have access to your condo system to track delivery XDTorontoHSTRebates wrote: ↑ When you apply for an HST rebate, they are flagged for audits if there is an issue with an application, and also randomly.
In addition, I have seen HST housing rebate audits several years after a closing, when CRA wants to make sure that the purchaser was actually living in the property.
Dec 14th, 2021 10:12 am
No utilities, its like Delivery receipts, bank statements, any mail from the government etc...
Dec 14th, 2021 12:09 pm
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Apr 7th, 2022 7:23 pm
Sorry for the 5 months late response but it was specifically told to me in the letter. Only the CRA would know why or maybe anyone else can chime in on this?
Thats interesting so 16,080 is the total HST you were charged for the renovation? Did not know that was even a thing, what is the threshold for a "Substantial renovation"?fireseeker wrote: ↑ Data point:
We gutted and enlarged our newly purchased house, moving in during Covid. Belatedly learned that we should be eligible for an HST refund for doing a "substantial renovation."
Used the government guides to fill out the worksheet and application. It was tedious and repetitive, but not onerous.
Uploaded it through CRA's My Account on March 20, 2022.
Received a mailed assessment notice that the application was approved two days ago. The $16,080 appeared in my account today, April 7, 2022.
I'm impressed.
Apr 8th, 2022 2:20 pm
I got audited a few months back as well.
Apr 8th, 2022 3:46 pm
Wow that's fast. I didn't know you can upload the HST rebate form on My Account.fireseeker wrote: ↑ Data point:
We gutted and enlarged our newly purchased house, moving in during Covid. Belatedly learned that we should be eligible for an HST refund for doing a "substantial renovation."
Used the government guides to fill out the worksheet and application. It was tedious and repetitive, but not onerous.
Uploaded it through CRA's My Account on March 20, 2022.
Received a mailed assessment notice that the application was approved two days ago. The $16,080 appeared in my account today, April 7, 2022.
I'm impressed.
Apr 13th, 2022 11:37 pm
No, $16,080 is the max refund amount for a substantial renovation.
Details here.A residential complex that has been substantially renovated is generally afforded the same GST/HST treatment as a newly constructed residential complex, including eligibility for the new housing rebate. Extensive modifications must be made to meet the definition of substantial renovation.
Pursuant to subsection 123(1) of the Excise Tax Act (the Act), the term “substantial renovation” of a residential complex means:
the renovation or alteration of a building to such an extent that all or substantially all of the building that existed immediately before the renovation or alteration was begun, other than the foundation, external walls, interior supporting walls, floors, roof and staircases, has been removed or replaced where, after completion of the renovation or alteration, the building is, or forms part of, a residential complex.
Apr 13th, 2022 11:40 pm
Sorry, I don't have any suggestions other than phoning them.NickyNate wrote: ↑ Wow that's fast. I didn't know you can upload the HST rebate form on My Account.
I mailed in a HST rebate for my condo investment back in mind February and I still haven't heard back yet. Is it supposed to take this long through snail mail? Any ideas or suggestions on how I can follow up on status?
Apr 14th, 2022 8:08 am
The application is likely facing an audit.NickyNate wrote: ↑ Wow that's fast. I didn't know you can upload the HST rebate form on My Account.
I mailed in a HST rebate for my condo investment back in mind February and I still haven't heard back yet. Is it supposed to take this long through snail mail? Any ideas or suggestions on how I can follow up on status?
Apr 14th, 2022 9:52 am
Yup, I gave them a call the other day and it is indeed under audit. CRA said they have 60 days to audit this, so will just have to wait and see.TorontoHSTRebates wrote: ↑ The application is likely facing an audit.
Jul 6th, 2022 5:34 pm
Was looking through the thread and say that there were these two great questions that were not answered.JacobC5117 wrote: ↑ Two questions regarding the New Residential Rental Property Rebate (NRRP):
1. Does the one-year period for the rebate apply after interim occupancy or when the unit closes?
2. Does the one year period have to be proven through a lease agreement of at least one year? Or can we show that we've had the unit leased out for at least a year but with multiple leases?
Thanks in advance.
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