GST/HST basics
Airbnb GST/HST in Canada: Registration and Booking Tax
Learn when short-term rentals attract GST/HST, how Airbnb collection changes with host registration, and which records to keep.
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
Invoicing
Accounting Software for GST/HST in Canada: What to Compare
Compare QuickBooks Online, Sage Accounting and FreshBooks for Canadian sales-tax setup, reports, filing and records.
Cross-border GST/HST
Paid in USD? GST/HST and Currency Conversion for Canadians
See how USD invoices affect Canadian GST/HST, the $30,000 threshold and CRA-accepted currency conversion methods.
Cross-border GST/HST
Amazon Sales Tax in Canada: GST/HST for Online Sellers
See when online sellers register for GST/HST and how marketplace collection differs for registered and unregistered vendors.
Cross-border GST/HST
Digital Sales Tax Canada: GST/HST for SaaS and Downloads
Understand GST/HST on SaaS, downloads and courses, including foreign buyers, digital platforms and non-resident registration.
Cross-border GST/HST
GST/HST Place-of-Supply Rules for Services and Goods
Find the GST/HST rate for an out-of-province customer using the rules for services, goods and real property, with examples.
Cross-border GST/HST
Do You Charge GST/HST to US Clients?
Learn when a Canadian business can zero-rate sales to US clients, what evidence to keep and how exports affect GST/HST registration.
Cross-border GST/HST
GST/HST Registration for Non-Residents in Canada
Compare normal and simplified GST/HST registration for non-residents, including thresholds, input tax credits and ride-sharing.
Registration
CRA Form RC1: Request a Business Number and Program Accounts
Find the current CRA RC1 form, learn which parts to complete for GST/HST, and check where to send a BN or program account request.
Rates by province
Manitoba Provincial Sales Tax Exemptions: RST Rules
Find Manitoba RST exemptions for groceries, children’s clothing, prescriptions, farming and resale, with the conditions and records to check.