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GST/HST return preparation
Preparation of periodic GST/HST returns using the accounting and supporting information provided for the applicable reporting period.
CPA Firm Online provides online GST/HST & QST filing support for businesses and self-employed individuals across Canada. We assist with periodic sales tax returns, catch-up filings, review of accounting information and Quebec QST requirements where applicable.
The work required depends on your registration status, reporting frequency, province, accounting records and filing history. The scope of each engagement is confirmed before work begins.
Preparation of periodic GST/HST returns using the accounting and supporting information provided for the applicable reporting period.
Preparation of Quebec QST returns where QST registration and reporting requirements apply to the business.
Assistance with outstanding GST/HST or QST reporting periods when the required records and supporting information are available.
Review and reconciliation of relevant sales tax accounts where required as part of the agreed engagement.
Review of supporting accounting information related to potential GST/HST input tax credits and applicable Quebec input tax refunds.
Coordination with bookkeeping records when sales tax information forms part of a broader bookkeeping or accounting engagement.
Sales tax obligations differ depending on the province, registration status and activities of the business.
The Goods and Services Tax is a federal sales tax that applies in Canada in accordance with the applicable tax rules.
The Harmonized Sales Tax combines federal and participating provincial sales tax components in provinces where HST applies.
The Quebec Sales Tax is Quebec's provincial sales tax and may apply in addition to GST for businesses subject to Quebec sales tax requirements.
Our online workflow is designed for clients who want practical sales tax support without requiring routine in-person meetings.
A typical GST/HST or QST engagement follows these stages, although the exact process depends on the circumstances of the file.
We review the reporting periods, registration information and accounting records available.
You receive a written proposal outlining the expected scope and professional fees before the engagement begins.
Required bookkeeping records, reports and supporting information are provided through the agreed digital process.
Relevant sales and expense information is reviewed, with questions raised where clarification is required.
The applicable GST/HST or QST return is prepared based on the information available for the period.
Filing information and relevant amounts are communicated before completion where appropriate.
Returns are submitted through the applicable process once required information and authorization are available.
Relevant documents and filing information are provided when the engagement is complete.
Required information depends on the reporting period and circumstances of your business. Common items may include:
Businesses operating in Quebec may have both federal GST and provincial QST reporting requirements depending on their registration status and circumstances.
CPA Firm Online can assist with GST and QST return preparation together as part of an agreed sales tax or bookkeeping engagement.
For current registration, calculation and filing rules, consult the tax authorities:
Fees depend on the reporting periods to prepare, transaction volume, accounting records and reconciliation work required. Your written proposal confirms the services and fees before work begins.
For a quote, tell us your province, business activity, reporting frequency, periods to file and accounting software. Mention whether your bookkeeping is up to date and whether you have received a notice about outstanding returns.
Bookkeeping clean-up, registration assistance and other tax returns are separate services unless included in the agreed scope. The engagement fee does not include taxes payable to the tax authorities.
Contact CPA Firm Online to discuss your sales tax filing, bookkeeping and compliance requirements and receive a written proposal based on the scope of your file.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute accounting, tax or legal advice. Registration, reporting and tax treatment depend on the facts and circumstances of each business.