GST/HST return

You can file the GST/HST return for your business electronically in various ways, depending on your needs and preferences. Here are the features of each method.

• My Business Account/ Represent a Client
  • File your GST/HST return (Form GST34)
  • File your combined GST/HST and QST return (Form RC7200)
  • File any applicable schedules with your return
  • View and adjust previously filed returns
  • File and adjust certain rebates
  • View your account balance
  • Access other return types such as payroll, T2
  • Registration and userid/password needed
• GST/HST NETFILE
  • File your GST/HST return (Form GST34)
  • File your combined GST/HST and QST return (Form RC7200)
  • File any applicable schedules with your return
  • File certain rebates
  • No userid/password needed
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • File your GST/HST return (Form GST34)
  • File certain schedules with your return
  • Allows filer to submit payment at the same time
  • Most financial institutions in Canada offer this service
  • Accessed from your financial institution's Internet banking (no CRA userid/password needed)
  • Does not allow for filing of GST/HST rebates
  • Does not allow for filing of the combined GST/HST and QST return (Form RC7200)
• GST/HST TELEFILE
  • File your GST/HST return (Form GST34)
  • Does not allow for filing of GST/HST rebates or schedules
  • Does not allow for filing of the combined GST/HST and QST return (Form RC7200)
  • No userid/password needed
• GST/HST Internet File Transfer
  • File your GST/HST return (Form GST34)
  • Requires software purchase from licensed vendor
  • Information taken directly from accounting software automatically - no re-keying required
  • Does not allow for filing of GST/HST rebates or schedules.
  • Does not allow for filing of the combined GST/HST and QST return (Form RC7200)

GST/HST rebates

There are six GST/HST rebates that you can file electronically using My Business Account or GST/HST NETFILE:

1. Public service bodies’ rebate and GST self-government refund (GST66 or GST284)
2. General application for GST/HST rebates (GST189)
3. New housing rebate for houses purchased from a builder (GST190)
4. Rebate for federal, provincial and territorial governments (GST490)
5. Rebate Application for Provincial Part of Harmonized Sales Tax (GST495)
6. GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate Application (GST524)

Also, non-profit organizations can file their annual government funding form (GST523-1) using My Business Account or the Non-profit organizations - government funding web form.

GST/HST elections

Almost all GST/HST elections can be filed electronically using My Business Account.

See features and compare filing methods

Depending on your needs and preferences, one service may be better for you than another. To help you select the service that is right for you, take a look at the feature comparison chart below.

PSB – Public Service Bodies

NPO – Non-profit organizations

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