GST/HST Filings

Both monthly and quarterly filing are supported, based on your CRA registration and transaction volumes. Your GST/HST filing frequency is determined by CRA based on your annual revenue and registration status-businesses with higher annual revenue typically file monthly, while smaller businesses may file quarterly or annually. We work with your assigned filing frequency and prepare returns accordingly. Monthly filing provides faster ITC recovery and more frequent remittance, while quarterly filing reduces preparation frequency but delays ITC recovery. However, filing frequency is determined by CRA based on your registration and revenue, so we prepare returns according to your assigned frequency. If you want to change filing frequency, we can help discuss options with CRA, but frequency changes depend on CRA approval and eligibility. We prepare returns efficiently regardless of frequency, ensuring accurate preparation and timely filing for your assigned schedule.

Yes, late and amended filings and notices of assessment are handled as part of our GST/HST services. If you have unfiled GST/HST returns for prior periods, we can prepare and file those returns to bring your filing status current. Late filing can result in penalties and interest charges, but filing late returns is necessary to resolve filing status and avoid further penalties. We can also prepare amended returns to correct errors in previously filed returns, such as missed ITCs, incorrect sales reporting, or other errors. If you receive notices of assessment from CRA, we can review assessments, prepare responses, and file amended returns if needed. However, late filing penalties and interest depend on how late returns are filed and CRA policies, so we can't guarantee specific penalty reductions. We work to file late returns promptly and accurately, and we help respond to CRA notices and assessments. Outcomes depend on specific circumstances and CRA policies, but we work to resolve filing issues efficiently while ensuring compliance.

Yes, see PST services for BC-we provide BC PST filing services for businesses registered for BC Provincial Sales Tax. QST (Quebec Sales Tax) is handled separately as it's a Quebec-specific tax, and we can discuss QST filing if you have Quebec operations. BC PST filing is available through our BC PST Filings services, which handle BC PST return preparation and filing. If you're registered for both GST/HST and BC PST, we can coordinate filing for both taxes. However, GST/HST and PST are separate taxes with different rules, registration requirements, and filing processes, so they're handled as separate services. We coordinate GST/HST and PST filing when both apply, ensuring consistency and proper handling of both taxes. If you have questions about PST or QST filing, we can discuss those services separately.

We identify eligible ITCs from purchase invoices and supporting documentation, ensuring proper claiming and substantiation. ITCs can be claimed for GST/HST paid on purchases used in commercial activities, and we review purchase invoices to identify eligible ITCs. Proper documentation is essential-ITC claims must be supported by invoices or receipts showing GST/HST paid, and purchases must be for commercial use. Mixed-use expenses require proper allocation between business and personal use, with only the business portion eligible for ITCs. We help ensure ITC claims are properly supported and documented, but ITC eligibility depends on proper documentation and CRA interpretation. Missing or incomplete documentation can result in ITC disallowance, so it's important to maintain complete purchase records. We review documentation and ensure ITC claims are properly substantiated, but CRA may review claims and request additional documentation. It's important to maintain complete purchase records and documentation to support ITC claims if CRA reviews arise.

We handle CRA notices and amended returns as part of our GST/HST services. If CRA sends a notice requesting information, clarification, or adjustments, we review the notice, gather required documentation, and prepare responses. CRA notices may request additional information about sales, purchases, ITC claims, or other return items, and we help provide complete responses. If errors are discovered in previously filed returns, we can prepare amended returns to correct errors such as missed ITCs, incorrect sales reporting, or calculation errors. Amended returns must be filed within certain time limits, and we help ensure amendments are filed promptly and accurately. However, CRA notice responses and amended return outcomes depend on specific circumstances, CRA policies, and the nature of issues, so we can't guarantee specific results. We work to resolve notices and amendments efficiently while ensuring compliance. We coordinate with Corporate CRA Audit & Representation services if reviews or audits arise.