April 2026 - First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate | SimpleFile | Tax Disputes – Use of AI & more

About this episode

This episode discusses recent legislative changes and updates relevant to personal tax season, including the First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate and the use of AI in tax disputes.

April’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! As personal tax season accelerates, take a moment to watch this episode highlighting recent legislative changes, CRA administrative updates, and court decisions with direct implications for current files and near-term planning. It is a quick way to stay informed, and you might even win a hoodie. This episode discusses: First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate – Now Open for Application: earlier effective date than originally proposed SimpleFile and More: program returns with availability for eligible taxpayers who were not previously invited Tax Disputes – Use of AI: a recent court decision highlights the risks of undisclosed AI use and unreliable, AI-generated citations Loan Restructuring for Interest Deduction: planning opportunities remain available, but require robust documentation and strong factual support GST/HST Paid in Error – Rebate Deadline: court confirms the strict application of the two-year limitation period Putting Family on Title Exposes Them to Tax Liabilities: legal title transfers can expose individuals to unexpected transferee tax liabilities Also, this month introduces a Mystery Word Contest , with two hoodies…

People in this episode

Host: Video Tax News

Topics covered

• First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate
• SimpleFile
• Tax Disputes
• AI in Taxation
• Loan Restructuring
• Tax Liabilities

Keywords

• GST/HST Rebate
• SimpleFile
• AI Tax Disputes
• Loan Restructuring
• Tax Liabilities
• CRA Updates
• Tax Planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CRA

Products: First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate, SimpleFile, Loan Restructuring for Interest Deduction, GST/HST Paid in Error

More episodes of Life in the Tax Lane (Canada)

• June 2026 - Bill C-31 – Second Budget Bill Introduced | Tiered Corporations – Suspended Dividend Refunds | In-Person Payments at Financial Institutions | CRA Update Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses – Adjustments | & more · June 2, 2026 · 11 min
• May 2026 - Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit – Payment Dates | In-Person Payments at Financial Institutions | Correcting a Past Error – Is It Required? | Voluntary Disclosures Program – Voluntary Application? | Objection Deadlines | US Renunciation · May 5, 2026 · 11 min
• March 2026: Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, Mutual Fund Trailing Fees and Weak Accounting/Oversight · March 3, 2026 · 11 min
• February 2026 - Crypto-Assets Reviews and Audits | Crypto-Assets – Income or Capital Gains? | COVID-19 Benefits – Collections | Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program | Beneficial Ownership | Shareholder Benefit on Land Realty Transfer · February 3, 2026 · 11 min
• January 2026 - Cancellation of OAS Enrollment | Election to Stop Contributing to CPP | Trust Filing Rules – Bare Trust Arrangements | Trucking Sector – Lifting the T4A Penalty Moratorium | RRIF Minimum Withdrawal Proposal – Abandoned | CRA Service Improve · January 6, 2026 · 10 min
• December 2025 - First-time Home Buyers' GST Rebate – Effective Date | Automatic Tax Filing for Individuals – Budget 2025 | Failure to Make Electronic Payments | Tax Payment Grace Period | Delayed Slips Posted Online by CRA | &more · December 2, 2025 · 11 min