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File your GST/HST return over the Internet

Selected business clients in the four Atlantic provinces can now file their goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) returns easily and securely over the Internet using GST/HST NETFILE. This convenient and innovative service, being piloted by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), cuts down processing time, eliminates the need to mail paper returns, and speeds up refunds.

Who can use it?

Selected business clients in the four Atlantic provinces are being invited to use GST/HST NETFILE. The CCRA plans to expand the service nationally in April 2003. To use the service, the following conditions must be met:

  • The return being filed has to have a nil balance or a refund of $10,000 or less.
  • The correct name, Business Number, reporting period, and address must be preprinted on the business's personalized return.
  • An access code must be preprinted on the personalized GST/HST return.
  • The return being filed cannot include a claim for a rebate amount on line 111.

What are the advantages of using GST/HST NETFILE?

  • It is secure and confidential.
  • Refunds are sent faster.
  • There are no paper returns to mail.
  • It provides immediate confirmation when a return is received.
  • It is available Monday to Saturday, except on statutory holidays.

How does it work?

Filing can be done in just a few minutes. Qualifying clients simply complete their paper return first and then access the GST/HST NETFILE Web site, where they enter their tax information on the on-line form. Once the data have been entered, clients are asked to confirm that they want to submit the information entered as their return. They immediately receive a confirmation number and their return will start being processed.

Need more information? Call 1-877-322-7849 or visit our Web site: www.cra.gc.ca/gsthst-netfile.

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Date modified:
2002-04-02