GST/HST Directors’ Liability + Your Taxpayer Rights for Charities & Non-Profits

Did you know that Directors can be held personally liable for the GST/HST debts of an organization?

Are you aware of your Taxpayer Rights?

If you would like to learn more about these topics, you should attend Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) GST/HST Presentation on “GST/HST Directors’ Liability and Taxpayer Rights”. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters Representative who has 30+ years experience working in CRA’s GST/HST programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Learn about your responsibilities as Director
• Hear about personal liability potential
• Understand your options
• Review your rights

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Directors’ Liability Provisions for GST/HST
• Due Diligence
• 16 CRA Taxpayer Rights

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for various types of organizations and sectors. It is intended for individuals within your organization who may deal directly with CRA on GST/HST issues, and for any Directors and Board Members. You will hear about the GST/HST rules that can hold Directors and others personally liable for the organization’s GST/HST arrears, steps to help defend against such risks. Plus, we will review Your Rights as a Taxpayer provisions.

PRESENTER

Michael Monk, GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency

Michael has been an employee of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 33 years. During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST.

Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters is with the GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last 7 years.

Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 10+ years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent numerous additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator throughout a ten-year period creating and instructing GST/HST Legislation and Audit courses to CRA staff.

Michael has many years of experience, working with a multitude of GST/HST issues, across several sectors. He has participated in conferences, preparing and delivering GST/HST presentations to a variety of accounting and industry associations.

Michael has volunteered with many community and school association groups over the years. He has served as Director on the Board of a large national charity, and also on CRA’s Employee Assistance Program Committee.