GST/HST and Real Property in Canada, 4th Edition - AnswerConnect

GST/HST and Real Property in Canada is a convenient quick-reference book that outlines how the rules of GST/HST treat real property transactions in Canada. This book is an essential resource for practitioners involved in real estate transactions or commodity taxation. This new edition of the guide, which was last published in 2008, has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent legislative amendments, cases, and government publications.

Topics covered include:

• Taxable supplies of real property
• Exempt supplies of real property
• New housing and other rebates
• GST/HST rules depending on how the ownership of property is held
• Special situations, such as repossessions and seizures, and elections
• GST/HST rates and harmonization-related changes

About the Authors

Peter Tomlinson, B.A., LL.B., is a lawyer employed by Wolters Kluwer as an Analyst in its Toronto office. After graduating from Osgoode Hall, Peter articled at a top Bay Street law firm. He owned and operated a busy law practice for 10 years prior to joining Wolters Kluwer as a Senior Editor. During his time at Wolters Kluwer, Peter has contributed to the annual releases Preparing Your Income Tax Returns® and Preparing Your Corporate Tax Returns®, the monthly Provincial Tax Newsletter, the bi-annual Canadian Income Tax Act with Regulations, Annotated, and has written commodity and related tax commentaries for the provincial tax reporters. He is the co-author of the 7th and 8th editions of A Practical Guide to the GST/HST. Peter is currently responsible for the British Columbia Tax Reporter and the Alberta and Territories Tax Reporter, and he continues to write and edit a variety of tax-related material published by the Tax & Accounting group at Wolters Kluwer.

Natasha Menon, LL.B., LL.M., is a member of the Product Management team in Wolters Kluwer's Toronto office, focusing on the tax research portfolio. Before joining Wolters Kluwer, Natasha practiced tax law with two Toronto firms, with emphasis on income tax and GST/HST litigation. Natasha also has experience in tax planning for corporations, individuals, and trusts and estates. In addition, she is the author of the first four editions of A Practical Guide to the GST/HST (now in its 8th edition).