Effective June 20, 2024, certain psychotherapists and counselling therapists are exempt from collecting GST/HST on their services. The Canada Revenue Agency aims to ensure that all service providers have the necessary information to understand their tax obligations and take appropriate actions, such as closing their GST/HST accounts.

This information is relevant only for those outside of Quebec. If you are located in Quebec and provide psychotherapy or counselling therapy services, please reach out to Revenu Quebec for further details.

You may be exempt from charging GST/HST for psychotherapy or counselling therapy services if you:

– Are licensed by a provincial body that regulates psychotherapy services (only in Ontario) or counselling therapy services (only in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island); or
– Operate in a province without a regulatory body but possess the equivalent qualifications required for licensing in a regulated province.