GST Filing & Returns
GST registration, returns, and input tax credits - handled on schedule.
GST compliance is one of the easiest places for a busy business to fall behind, and one of the first places the CRA looks. Returns are due monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on your filing profile, and missed filings quickly lead to penalties, interest, and held-up refunds.
We help businesses register for GST at the right time, choose a sensible filing frequency, and file accurate returns supported by proper records. We review your input tax credits so you recover the GST you are entitled to, and we reconcile your GST accounts so your filings match your books.
What you charge depends on where you sell: the 5% federal GST applies everywhere, while some provinces combine it into a single HST and others add a separate provincial tax. We make sure the right rate is charged, tracked, and remitted, wherever your customers are.
What’s included
- GST/HST registration and filing frequency advice
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual GST return preparation and filing
- Input tax credit (ITC) review and documentation
- GST account reconciliation with your bookkeeping records
- Quick method and simplified accounting evaluations
- Support for CRA GST reviews and pre-assessment queries
Common questions
You must register once your worldwide taxable sales exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters (the "small supplier" threshold). Many businesses choose to register earlier voluntarily so they can recover GST paid on expenses. We can help you decide the right timing.
The CRA assigns a filing frequency (annual, quarterly, or monthly) based on your revenue, and you can elect a more frequent schedule if it suits your cash flow. Each return has its own filing and payment due date, and annual filers may also owe quarterly instalments.
An input tax credit (ITC) is the GST you paid on business purchases and expenses, which registered businesses can generally recover against the GST they collect. Claiming ITCs correctly requires proper supporting documentation. We review your expenses and receipts to make sure claims are valid and complete.
Ready to get your taxes and books in order?
Book a consultation and tell us where things stand. We will explain exactly how we can help - clearly and without obligation.