Notification of GST/HST Accounting Periods - Canada.ca 2026

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The document provides a form for businesses to notify the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) of their GST/HST accounting periods or to request approval for non-standard fiscal months. It outlines the necessary sections to complete, including identification, fiscal year details, and certification. The document also specifies guidelines for fiscal quarters and months, eligibility criteria for using the form, and instructions on where to send it. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of timely submission to avoid defaulting to standard reporting periods.

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In Part A, enter your legal name and any operating or trading name if different. Provide your business number for identification.
Move to Part B and specify the fiscal year for which you are filing. Enter the start and end dates of your accounting periods.
In Part C, fill out the start and end dates for both fiscal quarters and fiscal months. Ensure all dates align with your reporting requirements.
If applicable, complete Part D to request approval for using non-standard fiscal months. Attach a detailed list explaining your request.
Finally, in Part E, certify the information by printing your name and signing the form. Ensure all details are accurate before submission.

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What is GST HSTC notice Canada?

GST/HST notice The GST/HST credit is a quarterly tax-free payment that assists low and moderate-income Canadians in recovering a portion of the sales tax they paid on goods and services. If the CRA sends you a GST/HST credit notice, congratulations! it means youll be getting a refund.

What does GST HST mean in Canada?

GST and HST The goods and services tax (GST) is a tax that you pay on most goods and services sold or provided in Canada. In New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island, the GST has been blended with the provincial sales tax and is called the harmonized sales tax (HST).

Who qualifies for GST HST in Canada?

You are eligible for this credit if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes at the end of the month before and at the beginning of the month in which the CRA makes a payment (read When your GST/HST credit is paid). In the month before the CRA makes a quarterly payment, you must be at least 19 years old.

Should I report GST quarterly or annually?

GST/HST registration and filing requirements for individuals with business income Annual Taxable RevenuesReporting PeriodOptional Reporting Period $1.5M or less Annual Monthly, Quarterly $1.5M - $6M Quarterly Monthly Over $6M Monthly None

What is a notice of assessment for GST HST?

GST/HST notice it means youll be getting a refund. If you own a business, you should be on the lookout for a GST/HST notice. The CRA sends you this document after processing your tax return to let you know whether you have a refund, an amount owing, or neither.

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Can US citizens get GST back from Canada?

Visitors to Canada Use this form if you are a non-resident visitor to Canada who paid goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) on eligible short-term accommodation or goods. Except for Quebec sales tax (TVQ), as explained below, sales taxes from other provinces are not eligible for this refund.

Do US citizens pay HST in Canada?

The HST was meant to streamline the recording and collection of federal and provincial sales taxes by combining them into a single, uniform levy across Canada. Everyone, including nonresidents and travelers, must pay the HST where it is levied.

What is GST HST notice Canada?

The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay. It may also include payments from provincial and territorial programs.