Navigating the New GST Rules

Over the past few months we have offered two webinars to bring clarity to the GST changes. You will find both recordings below, alongside any links that were shared.

Second Webinar: January 14th, 2025

What We covered:

Details of the CRA’s GST exemption for counselling/psychotherapy services
Practical implications for your counselling/psychotherapy practice
Financial implications for your business under the new guidelines
Tax considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid
Q&A with BCACC CEO Michael Radano and a Robyn Wall, CPA Accountant and Principal with Baker Tilly Victoria

First Webinar: November 12th, 2024

This was an interim update on the state of GST for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) in British Columbia designed to address any confusion arising from information provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

We offered this webinar before any confirmations from the CRA regarding recent GST/HST changes affecting our profession.

Link shared during this presentation

Clarifying the new GST/HST exemption for psychotherapy and counselling therapy services – Canada.ca

In this town hall we clarified:

The latest information we’ve received about GST changes for RCCs
Any discrepancies between CRA communications to RCCs and our understanding
Why we are cautious in making new recommendations for handling GST in your practice
Steps we’re taking to resolve these inconsistencies with the CRA