Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
Bookkeeping and accounting for Canadian not-for-profits
Not-for-profit organizations that are not registered charities: associations, sports organizations, professional bodies, social clubs, and other organizations that may be exempt under paragraph 149(1)(l) of the Income Tax Act when the CRA conditions are met.
The pain points we hear
- Confusion between NPO obligations and charity obligations
- T1044 NPO Information Return triggered by asset/income thresholds
- Qualifying-NPO 40% government funding test for PSB rebate eligibility
- Member-vs-public taxable supply distinctions for GST/HST
- Provincial incorporation framework variations
How we help
- T1044 prepared when thresholds are triggered
- Annual qualifying-NPO test reviewed for PSB rebate eligibility
- GST/HST coding by member type and supply type
- Provincial incorporation framework compliance (CNCA, ONCA, BC, Alberta, Quebec)
- Board pack tailored to non-charity governance
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Sources
Sources reviewed: June 27, 2026
General information only. This page is not legal, tax, assurance, or professional advice for any specific organization. Confirm decisions with the CRA, your CPA, and legal counsel for your facts.
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