GST/HST basics
What Is a GST/TPS Payment? Tax, Remittance and Benefits
Distinguish GST/TPS on a receipt or business remittance from the former GST/HST credit and current Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
HST in Canada
GST/HST guides for Canada
Practical guides to GST/HST rates, registration, invoicing and filing for Canadian small businesses. Start with a guide, or use the calculator when you need the numbers.
119 guides
Registration
Should You Register for GST Under $75,000?
Understand Canada’s $30,000 GST/HST threshold, exceptions and why Australia uses a different figure.
Registration
How to Get an HST Number in Ontario
Find out when to register for an HST account, how to apply through the CRA, and how Ontario HST works.
Filing & payments
Is GST/HST NETFILE Ready to File? Check CRA Service Hours
Find CRA GST/HST NETFILE service hours and what you need to prepare a return; learn what a filing confirmation means.
Rates by province
Is Manitoba Getting Rid of PST? What the 2026 Grocery Exemption Changed
Learn which Manitoba food and beverages gained an RST exemption on July 1, 2026, and why the general 7% RST remains.
Rates by province
Is GST Going Up in 2026? Ontario HST Explained
Check the 2026 Ontario HST rate, calculate a simple invoice, and understand how the Nova Scotia rate change differs.
Invoicing
Is Google Invoice Free? Templates and Tax Information
See how to create an invoice with Google Docs or Sheets and check Canadian GST/HST and QST information.
Registration
How Much Does an HST Number Cost in Ontario?
Learn how to confirm current account fees, apply for an Ontario HST account and understand the registration obligations.
Registration
How Much Does GST Registration Cost in Canada?
Learn how to check GST/HST registration costs, apply directly with the CRA and distinguish optional service fees.
GST/HST basics
How Does the CRA Know If You Sold a House?
Understand CRA information requests, principal residence reporting, and the difference between a home sale and GST/HST filing.