2026 GST/HST Seminar Series #5: Cancelling or Waiving GST/HST Interest Charges (New Topic)

Do you know the difference between Cancelling vs. Waiving interest?

Are you aware of the situations which may be eligible?    

Do you know how to request interest relief?

If you would like to learn more, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Directorate, Headquarters representative, who has 35 years of experience in GST/HST Programs. The Presentation will identify and discuss options available for interest relief.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand application of interest
• Manage potential accruing interest charges throughout audits
• Recognize when relief may be available
• Apply correct procedures for relief requests

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Cancel vs. Waive
• Situations When Relief May Be Possible
• Voluntary Disclosure
• Wash Transactions
• Reference Materials 

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This Presentation is designed for a variety of types of organizations and for Tax Practitioners. You will hear about what options are available to consider in respect of a request for interest relief. And you will learn how to apply, along with lots of additional information that will be helpful to you. 

PLEASE NOTE: The GST/HST Seminar Series is live only. The sessions will NOT be recorded and made available.

Cancellation: Cancellation requests received within seven (7) business days of the event are not eligible for a refund. Please see the full Terms & Conditions on the checkout page.

Event Speaker:

Michael Monk

Michael Monk has been with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 35 years.  During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST.  Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters (HQ) is with the HQ—GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate, where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last nine years. Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 12 years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator over a 20-year period, developing training courses and facilitating many GST/HST Legislation and Audit Courses for hundreds of CRA staff.