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GST/HST

Can CRA withhold my income tax refund or my GST/HST credit?

Income Tax Act s. 164(2)

The answer to this is yes, Canada Revenue Agency can withhold a refund and/or GST/HST credit, if:

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the taxpayer has an income tax liability outstanding for another taxation year

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the taxpayer is in debt to a federal, provincial or territorial government

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ordered to do so under a garnishment order under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act

For more detail see the CRA web page on Refunds.

Revised: November 25, 2009

 

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