HST & GST Compliance

HST filed right.
Every ITC claimed.

Registration, quarterly or annual filings, input tax credit optimization, and CRA correspondence. We handle the complexity so you don't miss a dollar.

HST Filing
Annual or Quarterly
$200+
Included in bookkeeping packages. Standalone available.

Do you need to register?
Probably sooner than you think.

HST registration is mandatory once you exceed $30,000 in taxable revenue in any 12-month period. Miss this threshold and CRA can assess HST on all revenue from the date you should have registered.

Registration Thresholds
Mandatory Registration $30,000+ revenue
Voluntary Registration Any amount (recommended)
Taxi / Rideshare $0 — register immediately
Non-Resident Suppliers Different rules apply
Why register voluntarily?

If you're under $30K but have significant business expenses, voluntary registration lets you claim ITCs — getting GST/HST back on what you spend. For new businesses with startup costs, this can mean a meaningful refund in your first year.

Filing Frequencies
  • Annual revenue under $1.5MAnnual
  • $1.5M – $6MQuarterly
  • Over $6MMonthly

Full HST/GST service,
start to finish.

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Registration

We register your GST/HST account with CRA, advise on the optimal filing frequency, and set up your tracking from day one.

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ITC Optimization

Input tax credits are your money back. We identify every eligible ITC — business expenses, capital property, and partial-use assets — and make sure none are missed.

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Return Preparation & Filing

Accurate HST/GST returns filed on time, every period. We reconcile to your books before filing — no guesswork, no rounding errors.

Quick Method Analysis

The Quick Method can reduce your remittances significantly for service businesses under $400K. We model whether it saves you money before electing.

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Place of Supply & Cross-Border

Services provided across provinces or to international clients? Place-of-supply rules determine which rate applies. We analyze and document your positions correctly.

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CRA Audit Support

HST audits are CRA's most common. If you receive a review or audit notice, we respond, provide documentation, and defend your ITC claims.

HST questions we hear every day.

"I just hit $30K. What do I do?"

Register immediately — you're required to collect HST on sales from the date you exceeded the threshold. Late registration means CRA can assess HST on past sales. We get you registered and caught up fast.

Registration
"Can I claim HST on my home office?"

Yes — for the business-use portion. If 20% of your home is used for business, you can claim 20% of the GST/HST paid on utilities, internet, and property taxes (if HST applies). We calculate it correctly.

ITCs
"I sell to U.S. clients. Do I charge HST?"

Generally no — exports of services and goods are zero-rated for GST/HST purposes. But the rules depend on the nature of the service and where it's consumed. We analyze your situation and document the zero-rating.

Cross-Border
"CRA is auditing my HST. What now?"

Don't respond without preparation. HST auditors look for unsubstantiated ITCs, personal expenses claimed as business, and unreported revenue. We organize your documentation and handle the response on your behalf.

Audit

Let's get your HST sorted.

First call is free. We'll assess your situation and tell you exactly what you need.

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