GST/HST Filing Services for Canadian Small Businesses
GST/HST filing is one of those obligations that seems simple until it isn't. Between figuring out which rate applies, tracking input tax credits, and remembering deadlines that vary by filing period, it's easy for small business owners to fall behind or make costly mistakes. GST/HST filing services take this entire process off your plate, ensuring accurate collection tracking, correct input tax credit claims, and on-time remittance to the CRA.
Majoka Accounting Ltd. manages GST/HST tracking and filing for small businesses across Canada, from Surrey to Toronto and everywhere in between, integrating it directly into our bookkeeping process so nothing falls through the cracks between filing periods.
Whether you're a contractor billing clients monthly, an ecommerce seller with cross-provincial sales, or a consultant with a handful of large invoices per quarter, accurate GST/HST filing protects you from penalties and keeps your business in good standing with the CRA.
What Is GST/HST Filing?
GST/HST filing is the process of reporting the Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax your business has collected from customers, claiming eligible input tax credits for GST/HST paid on business expenses, and remitting the net amount owed to the Canada Revenue Agency by the applicable deadline.
Most small businesses file monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on their revenue and how they've registered with the CRA. Each filing period requires an accurate total of GST/HST collected on sales, GST/HST paid on eligible business purchases, and the resulting net remittance or refund.
Because GST/HST filing depends entirely on accurate bookkeeping, our filing service is built directly on top of clean, reconciled monthly records, rather than a rushed calculation done separately at deadline time.
Why Businesses Need This Service
Missing a GST/HST deadline or filing an inaccurate return can result in penalties and interest from the CRA, sometimes for mistakes that could have easily been avoided with proper tracking throughout the period. Beyond compliance, accurate GST/HST tracking also affects cash flow, since businesses need to know exactly how much they owe (or are owed) well before the deadline arrives.
For growing businesses, GST/HST registration itself becomes a milestone that changes ongoing obligations, and getting the transition right matters just as much as the filings that follow.
What's Included
GST/HST Registration Support
For businesses approaching or exceeding the small supplier threshold, we help with GST/HST registration and explain what changes once registration is in place.
Ongoing Collection Tracking
We track GST/HST collected on every sale as part of your regular bookkeeping cycle, ensuring the correct rate is applied based on where your customer is located.
Input Tax Credit Identification
We review business expenses each period to correctly identify and claim eligible input tax credits, reducing your net amount owed wherever legitimately possible.
Return Preparation and Filing
We prepare your GST/HST return based on your reconciled books and file it with the CRA by the applicable deadline, whether that's monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Remittance Coordination
We calculate the exact amount owed or refundable and make sure you know well ahead of the deadline, so there are no last-minute cash flow surprises.
Our Process
1. Consultation
We review your business structure, revenue level, and current GST/HST registration status to understand your filing obligations.
2. Assessment
We check your existing records for GST/HST accuracy, flagging any past filing periods that may need correction or catch-up.
3. Setup
We configure your accounting software to correctly track GST/HST collected and paid across every transaction.
4. Implementation
GST/HST tracking becomes part of your regular monthly bookkeeping cycle, rather than a separate, disconnected task.
5. Monthly Workflow
Each period, we reconcile GST/HST collected and paid, identify input tax credits, and calculate your net position.
6. Review
Before filing, we review the return for accuracy against your reconciled books, catching anything unusual before it reaches the CRA.
7. Reporting
You receive a clear summary of what's owed or refundable well ahead of the filing deadline.
8. Ongoing Support
We're available to answer questions about GST/HST treatment on unusual transactions as they come up.
Industries We Serve
GST/HST treatment varies depending on the type of business and how sales are structured.
GST/HST on progress billing and materials, plus input tax credits on equipment and subcontractor costs.
high transaction volume requiring consistent point-of-sale GST/HST tracking.
navigating GST/HST exemptions that apply to many healthcare services.
GST/HST on invoiced services, including cross-provincial and cross-border client considerations.
point-of-sale GST/HST tracking across potentially high transaction volumes.
GST/HST obligations across sales to customers in different provinces, each with different applicable rates.
GST/HST considerations on new construction sales and commission income.
guidance on when GST/HST registration becomes necessary as revenue grows.
clarity on registration thresholds and simplified tracking for smaller-scale operations.
navigating GST/HST rebates and exemptions specific to non-profit status.
input tax credits on fuel, maintenance, and equipment purchases.
Software We Support
GST/HST tracking is built directly into the accounting platforms we support, keeping tax data connected to your bookkeeping.
automatically tracks GST/HST by transaction, supporting accurate return preparation each period.
offers clear tax reporting tools that integrate well with our GST/HST filing workflow.
supports basic GST/HST tracking suitable for smaller-scale businesses.
provides detailed tax tracking often used by construction and manufacturing clients.
tracks GST/HST on invoiced services for consultants and freelancers.
integrates GST/HST tracking within the broader Zoho business ecosystem.
Benefits of Choosing Majoka Accounting Ltd.
GST/HST compliance shouldn't be a source of year-round stress. Here's what our filing service provides.
Why Choose Us Instead of DIY?
Handling GST/HST yourself is possible, but the margin for costly error is higher than most business owners realize.
Common Mistakes Businesses Make
Applying the Wrong GST/HST Rate
Rates differ by province, and applying the wrong one is a common error for businesses selling across Canada.
Missing Eligible Input Tax Credits
Business owners often miss claimable input tax credits simply because expenses weren't tracked with GST/HST in mind.
Filing Late
Late filings result in penalties and interest that compound the longer they go unresolved.
Registering Too Late
Businesses that exceed the small supplier threshold without registering on time face retroactive obligations and complications.
Treating GST/HST as a Once-a-Year Task
Waiting until the filing deadline to calculate GST/HST leads to errors that proper monthly tracking would have caught.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Started Today
GST/HST compliance doesn't need to be a source of stress or last-minute scrambling. Majoka Accounting Ltd. keeps your GST/HST tracking accurate and your filings on time, integrated directly into your monthly bookkeeping.
Book a free consultation by phone, email, or our online contact form, and we'll review your current GST/HST situation and outline exactly how we can help.
Other Services We Offer
Most clients combine two or three of these into one fixed monthly package.
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