Ontario New Home Tax Rebate
How much is the HST rebate on a new home in Ontario?
The new house HST rebate in Ontario essentially kicks back 75% of the Ontario portion of the HST, up to a new home purchase amount of $400,000. This results in a maximum rebate at a provincial level of $24,000 ($400,000 x 0.08 x 0.75). It is also possible to obtain a federal rebate of up to $6,000.
Can you claim HST rebate on new home?
You may be entitled to claim a GST/HST new housing rebate for a house purchased from a builder if one of the following apply: you purchased a new or substantially renovated house (building and land) from a builder.
Do you pay tax on new homes in Ontario?
Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario adds up to 13% of a new home’s purchase price—a total of 5% GST and 8% PST. The rebate program allows for new homebuyers to receive a significant portion of the HST back, but there are maximum amount limits for the rebate.
How does new home HST rebate work?
The rebate program allows for new homebuyers to receive a significant portion of the HST back. The HST rebate amount varies depending on the new home’s price tag. If a new house or condo is priced under $350,000, you’re eligible to receive a maximum of $30,000 back (36% rebate on the GST portion and 75% on PST).
Why does the builder get the HST rebate?
When a buyer purchases a new property, the HST rebate will be assigned to the builder upon closing. The builder then uses the rebate to reduce the purchase cost of the property. This portion of the HST is not added to the property’s purchase price, and the builder will apply for the HST rebate for the property.
Who qualifies for HST rebate in Ontario?
In order to be eligible, you must be a canadian resident for tax purposes and meet the following criteria: you are at least 19 years of age, you had a spouse/common law partner and you are or were a parent and lived with your child.
Do I qualify for the GST HST rebate?
As an employee, you may qualify for a GST/HST rebate if all of the following conditions apply: you paid GST or HST on certain employment-related expenses and deducted those expenses on your income tax and benefit return. your employer is a GST/HST registrant.