- CRA has reversed its longstanding position on the GST/HST exemption for mutual fund trailing commissions.
- Effective July 1, 2026, trailing commissions paid to dealers will generally be subject to GST/HST.
- CRA now views these commissions as payment for ongoing taxable services, not exempt financial services related to issuing mutual fund units.
- This change departs from previous interpretations that considered trailing commissions as exempt.
Source: taxinterpretations.com
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