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Tax Court Judgment: Celestini v. The King – Dismissal of Rebate Claim

  • Judgment of July 17, 2024 on GST/HST New Housing Rebate
  • Main issue: Primary residence status and timely rebate application
  • Legal requirements for rebate: Single unit residential complex, first occupancy, timely application
  • Appellant’s claims: Started occupying property in March 2020 due to construction delays
  • Court’s findings: Property was primary residence, construction completed by August 31, 2013, late application
  • Evidence considered: Construction expense records, photographs of furnishings from 2009-2018
  • Judgment: Appeal dismissed, rebate claim disallowed due to late application.

Source: decision.tcc-cci.gc.ca

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