CRA Series
GST/HST Directors’ Liability and Taxpayer Rights
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?
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.
In this webinar by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) you’ll hear directly from a CRA Headquarters employee who has 30+ years experience in GST/HST programs. The presentation is part of Pillar Nonprofit Networks 2025 series of free webinars on GST/HST issues for nonprofits and charities, also including:
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Michael Monk from the Canada Revenue Agency GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate
Michael Monk 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.