CRA announces electronic filing requirements for GST and HST

04 January 10
CRA News

Beginning July 1, 2010, all gst/hst registrants with annual taxable supplies over $1.5 million (in addition to some other less common situations contained within the release) will be required to filing electronically.

Although these changes are only in effect for those mentioned above, the Government encourages all registrant to filing their gst/hst returns electronically.

The full release can be viewed here.

Phil Hogan, CPA, CA, CPA (Colorado)

Phil Hogan is a Canadian and US CPA working with clients throughout Canada and the US. Phil advises on cross border tax and financial planning matters. Phil can be reached at phil@beaconhillwm.ca or via telephone at 778.433.1314. You can also read more about Phil at www.Beaconhillwm.ca/team/about-phil/

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