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Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia
GST/HST rebate for eligible Nova Scotia non-profits
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program helps qualifying non-profit organizations resident only in Nova Scotia calculate their public service bodies' rebate for GST and HST. It applies to eligible purchases and expenses and uses the public service bodies' rebate forms for the federal and Nova Scotia portions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Calculation of public service bodies' rebates for GST/HST paid on eligible purchases and expenses
- Claiming rebates for the federal and, where applicable, Nova Scotia provincial portion of HST
Documents Needed
- Form GST66, Application for GST/HST Public Service Bodies' Rebate and GST Self-Government Refund
- Form RC7066-SCH, Provincial Schedule – GST/HST Public Service Bodies' Rebate, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualifying non-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations resident only in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
- Selected public service bodies
- Organizations resident in any province other than Nova Scotia
- Organizations that are not non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- GST and HST paid or payable on eligible purchases and expenses
- Non-creditable tax charged on qualifying purchases and expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Amounts already recovered through input tax credits, refunds, rebates, or remissions
- Provincial part of HST for organizations resident only in a non-participating province
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm your organization qualifies as a non-profit organization and is not a selected public service body.
- Verify that you meet the non-profit organization conditions.
- Confirm that you are not a school authority, university, public college, hospital authority, municipality, facility operator, or external supplier.
- Step 2: Confirm your residency status.
- Ensure your organization is resident only in Nova Scotia and not in any other province.
- Step 3: Determine which calculation steps apply.
- Identify whether you paid GST, HST, or both during the claim period.
- Use the applicable calculation steps for the tax paid.
- Step 4: Complete the rebate calculation and file the forms.
- Calculate the federal rebate on Form GST66.
- Calculate the Nova Scotia provincial rebate on Form RC7066-SCH, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- The rebate is calculated using the GST/HST rules and the applicable claim period.
- If eligible, the federal and provincial rebate amounts are entered on the prescribed forms.
- For later claim periods, some rebate amounts may be carried forward if the conditions are met.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia Program
What is the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia?
This program helps qualifying non-profit organizations resident only in Nova Scotia calculate their public service bodies' rebate for GST and HST. It applies to eligible purchases and expenses and uses the public service bodies' rebate forms for the federal and Nova Scotia portions.
How much funding can be received?
Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia program?
To be eligible for the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia program, you must:
Qualifying non-profit organization
Resident only in Nova Scotia
Not a selected public service body
What expenses are eligible under Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia?
Calculation of public service bodies' rebates for GST/HST paid on eligible purchases and expenses
Claiming rebates for the federal and, where applicable, Nova Scotia provincial portion of HST
Who can I contact for more information about the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia?
You can contact Government of Canada or by phone at 1-800-959-5525.
Where is the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia available?
The Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia is a Tax Credits