Psychotherapy, counselling services are now tax exempt in Canada – GLOBAL
July 16, 2024
Certain psychotherapy and counselling services in Canada are now exempt from sales tax collection in an attempt to make mental health care more affordable for Canadians.
The Canada Revenue Agency said in a news release on Monday that certain psychotherapists and counselling therapists are no longer required to collect the goods and services tax (GST) or the harmonized sales tax (HST) on their services.
The tax exemption, which was proposed by the federal government in the fall economic statement in November, went into effect on June 20 after receiving royal assent, the CRA said.
It applies to individuals who have a licence from a provincial body to provide psychotherapy or counselling therapy services.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10626367/psychotherapy-counselling-tax-exemption-canada/
