Indirect Taxes — HST on Relief Care Charges
Healthcare Businesses Indirect Taxes — HST on Relief Care Charges Effective Date: June 23, 2026 Relief Care operates only in Ontario, Canada. For your charges, indirect tax means Ontario HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). Whether HST applies depends on the services you purchase. What parts of a transaction are taxable? A typical Relief Care booking involves […]
Taxes & Payments
Care Seekers Taxes & Payments — How Taxes Work for Care Seekers Effective Date: June 23, 2026 Relief Care operates only in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The taxes that may apply to your bookings are Canadian — in practice, this means Ontario HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). What may be taxed? A typical booking has […]
How to Stay Safe on Relief Care
Safety & Trust How to Stay Safe on Relief Care Effective Date: June 23, 2026 Relief Care connects Care Seekers with Care Givers. While we have robust safety measures, safety also depends on following platform rules and using your own best judgment. Use the checklist below for every booking. Core safety rules Keep communication on […]
Care Giver taxes and proof of earnings on Relief Care
Healthcare Professionals Care Giver Taxes and Proof of Earnings on Relief Care Effective Date: June 23, 2026 Relief Care is a marketplace. You are not an employee of Relief Care, and Relief Care does not act as your employer for payroll purposes. That means you are responsible for tracking your income and handling your own […]
Last-Minute Cancellations and No-Shows
Technical Support Last-Minute Cancellations and No-Shows Effective Date: June 23, 2026 Relief Care is time-sensitive work. When a booking is canceled late or someone doesn't show, the other side loses real time, income, and coverage. This article is a plain-language summary. The full, governing terms are in the Relief Care Cancellation Policy, which is incorporated […]