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Getting started is simple. Click the button below to contact one of our experienced refund experts who will walk you through the complex process to obtain your government disability refund.
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Since 1991, Grants International has helped over 15,000 Canadians save more than $75,000,000.
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Since 1991, Grants International has helped over 15,000 Canadians save more than $75,000,000.
Hundreds of thousands of Canadian businesses got severely affected by the pandemic and are currently facing financial difficulties to keep their doors open. The Government has handed out almost $100 Billion in emergency grants since 2020, while an estimated 3/5 of businesses have NOT applied for what they are entitled.
At Grants International, we are the refund experts, and we have over 30 years of experience assisting Canadian's navigate the government bureaucracy to obtain refunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not sure if my business would qualify for this.
If your business was registered and active before March 1, 2020, and you had T4 registered employees or a commercial space that you owned or leased it is worth doing a free review with us to see if you would qualify. One of our experts would be glad to do a 15 minute review with you on the call to answer any specific questions and determine if your situation would qualify within any of these programs. Our analysis is free with our 100% guarantee, if you don't save, you don't pay!
What if I haven't been really affected by the pandemic? Should I bother talking to you?
These programs were designed to help businesses adversely affected by fluctuating monthly sales due to the pandemic's economic impact. The program does not consider profitability. There are over 192 different calculation methods to determine if you qualify and maximize what you can earn in the programs. Many of our clients did not think they qualified when they approached us. We have helped many of them get $100,000's dollars after analyzing the multiple options and picking an option that generated the best returns within the program rules.
Are there any deadlines?
Yes! There is a new deadline every 4 weeks: October 7, November 4, December 2, December 30, January 27, February 24, March 24, and April 21. .
How long does the program go for?
At the time of writing this (August 2021), the program can go until November 2021, however, with new information unfolding every day, there is a chance it can be extended yet again.
Can I do this on my own?
Yes you can, however of the files we have reviewed, we have found that most clients leave a significant portion of money on the table from not reviewing all of their available options. There is 192 filing options that must be analyzed to maximize the refund.
What type of expenses are eligible for rebates if I rent or own a commercial business?
If you or an affiliated entity owns the property you can claim your mortgage interest, property taxes, and property insurance towards your eligibility calculations. If you rent or lease your commercial space, you can claim your rent, utilities, and possibly more depending on your lease terms.
How much money can I get back?
For the CEWS (Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy) program, you can receive up to $847 per employee per week back. There are no maximum program limits in this program.
For the CERS (Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy) program, you can receive up to $75,000 back per business location, to a maximum of $300,000.
If I'm the owner or related to the owner, can I claim my own wages?
Yes, there are ways that the owner or related family member's registered wages can be claimed in the program, however this would need to be reviewed to ensure they meet the program requirements.
Can I still claim if I am in arrears with CRA?
Yes, Since these are emergency programs, currently CRA has been sending out subsidies even when in arrears (of course always subject to them changing their minds).
Canada Recovery Hiring Program CRHP
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program THRP
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy CEWS
Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy CERS
Canada Recovery Hiring Program CRHP
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy CEWS
Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy CERS
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program THRP