GTA Bulletin: Seminars for Charities and Nonprofits on the Harmonized Sales Tax

On July 1, 2010 the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will replace Ontario’s Provincial Sales Tax (PST). HST is more than GST at 13%: it will require organizations to re-evaluate current programs and budgets and make changes to accounting systems in time for May 1, 2010 when transitional rules will start to apply.

To help you get a handle on what the HST is going to mean for your organization, the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) has invited tax expert, Jonathan Spencer, C.A., to provide you with the information you need to know and help you prepare for the changes you'll have to make.

The seminars will be of interest to Executive Directors, staff and board members charged with implementing the HST at their organizations and communicating the impact of the new tax.

Dates: Seminar for Nonprofits: Tuesday, January 26th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. REGISTER

Seminar for Charities: Wednesday, January 27th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. REGISTER

Cost: $75, including refreshments

Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue (between Queen St and Dundas St.), 1st floor Boardroom

Seminar leader: Jonathan Spencer is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years experience as a GST and PST consultant. He is the author of the Practitioner’s Guide to Retail Sales Tax, a frequent speaker and facilitator and an active volunteer board member.