GST Return Filing in Edmonton

GST return preparation and filing for small and medium-sized businesses, reconciled to your accounting records and filed on the reporting period that applies to you.

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Overview

GST returns prepared from the same records as your accounts.

A GST return reports the GST your business collected on sales and the GST it paid on business expenses. We prepare the return from your accounting records, reconcile the amounts and file it for the reporting period that applies to your business.

5%: The GST rate in Alberta.
Periods: Monthly, quarterly or annual.
Reconciled: Prepared from your accounting records.
Approved: Filed once you have approved it.

What’s included

What’s included

GST Filing Services

We discuss the filings and support you need before confirming the scope of your engagement.

Return Preparation

Your GST return prepared from the same records we use for your accounting.

GST Collected and Paid

GST charged on sales reconciled against GST paid on expenses, the input tax credits your business claims.

Filing on Your Period

Returns filed on your assigned reporting period, monthly, quarterly or annually.

Records Kept

Supporting records organised so they can be provided if the Canada Revenue Agency asks for them.

General information

GST Filing Periods

General rules for Canadian businesses. We confirm the dates and requirements that apply to you when your engagement is set up.

Monthly
Monthly Filers
Returns are generally due one month after the end of each reporting period.
CRA rule
Quarterly
Quarterly Filers
Returns are generally due one month after the end of each quarter.
CRA rule
Annual
Annual Filers
Returns are generally due three months after the fiscal year-end; some individuals with business income file by June 15.
CRA rule
$30,000
Small Supplier Threshold
Most businesses must register once taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Threshold

How it runs

Each Reporting Period

GST returns follow the same steps every period, so you know what is needed and when.

1
Records Reconciled
Sales and expenses for the period are recorded and reconciled.
2
Return Prepared
GST collected and input tax credits are calculated from your records.
3
Reviewed With You
We go through the return with you before it is filed.
4
Filed
The return is filed once you have approved it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GST returns.

ServicesWhen is a GST return due?

It depends on your reporting period. Monthly and quarterly returns are generally due one month after the end of the period. Annual filers generally have three months after their fiscal year-end, with different dates for some individuals with business income. We confirm your dates when your engagement is set up.

Getting startedDo I need to register for GST?

Most businesses must register once their taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, the small supplier threshold. Some businesses register voluntarily. We can review your situation at a first consultation.

ServicesDo you handle GST filing and tax compliance?

Yes. Our services include GST return preparation and filing, corporate tax returns (T2), personal income tax returns and dividend income reporting. We discuss the filings and support you need before confirming the scope of your engagement.

FeesHow are your fees determined?

Fees are quoted for each engagement and sized to your business. They depend on the services you need, the volume of transactions and the condition of your records: clean monthly statements take less work than a year of receipts in a box. We agree fees before work begins and discuss any additional work with you first.

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