Podcast
Adam Aptowitzer has been recording podcasts on the subject of charity law with CharityVillage.com since mid 2007. Some of them are below but all are available on itunes (see the link to the right). Please check back periodically as we continue to update the podcast library.
Introduction to the Goods and Services Tax
Wednesday May 12, 2010
This podcast deals with the subject of GST and how it works. It discusses whether GST is similar to PST in the various provinces. It further discusses registration for GST and how to get a GST return.
How Does the GST Affect Charities
Wednesday May 12, 2010
The subject of this podcast is the effect of GST on charities, the importance thereof for charities, and how to determine whether a charity needs to register for GST. In addition the podcast relates to charities which do not register for GST and why they should pay attention.
How Can Charities Get Back Their GST
Wednesday May 12, 2010
Are all charities entitled to a rebate of their GST and do they need to claim on a yearly basis?
What is the Public Service Bodies Rebate?
What other types of GST rebates should charities be aware of and once they have claimed and received rebates do they have any further obligations?
The Ins and Outs of Setting up a Charitable Organization
Wednesday May 12, 2010
In this podcast Adam and Nicole discuss the ins and outs of setting up a charitable organization which might relate back to the income of one of the directors. For example, cases where an individual attempts to attract additional customers by making him or herself an employee of a charity started by the individual.
More on GST and Small Suppliers
Wednesday May 12, 2010
In this, the fourth podcast in the series, we discuss who the “small supplier” is, and how does a charity determine whether it is considered a small supplier.
If a charity does not qualify as a small supplier, what are it’s obligations regarding GST?
Finally what options does a charity have with respect to small supplier status or GST in general?
Canada Not for Profit Corporation Act (October, 2010)
Thursday October 28, 2010
The Federal government's passing of the new Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act means that there will be a number of changes for federally incorporated charities and not for profits. This podcast attempts to address some of the most basic such as the date of the Act's enforcement, its provincial counterparts, and director responsibilities.
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (New organizations)
Sunday October 31, 2010
This edition covers the Canada Not-For_Profit Corporations Act (new organizations) Some of the issues covered what the Act is and what it is for. How to go about registering a new charity under the Act and more.