GST and PST, filed on schedule
BC businesses deal with two sales taxes run by two governments: the 5% federal GST through the CRA, and the 7% provincial PST through the BC Ministry of Finance. We prepare both returns from books that are already reconciled, so the numbers you file are numbers you can stand behind.
Included with monthly bookkeeping
What's included
- GST returns at your assigned filing frequency — monthly, quarterly, or annual
- Input tax credits (ITCs) tracked and claimed on eligible business expenses
- BC PST returns filed through eTaxBC
- PST self-assessed on taxable purchases where the seller didn't charge it
- What you collected, claimed, and filed reconciled every period
The details
When you need to register for GST
Most businesses must register once taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters — the small supplier threshold. Registering earlier can make sense if you have significant start-up costs, because only registrants can claim input tax credits.
Where PST catches people out
PST applies to many goods, software, and some services sold in BC — and it also applies to things you buy. Equipment or software bought from a seller who didn't charge BC PST usually has to be self-assessed. It's one of the first gaps we check for when reviewing a new file.
Common questions
What happens if I've missed GST or PST returns?
Late filing generally means penalties and interest on any balance owing, and CRA can assess an amount itself if returns aren't filed at all. Missed returns are handled as a one-time catch-up project before monthly filing begins.
Is sales tax filing included in the monthly fee?
Yes — GST and PST filing support is part of monthly bookkeeping.
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