BC PST Professional Services: What You Need to Know

Update — September 21, 2026: This PST expansion has been paused. On September 18, 2026, the BC government announced it is delaying the professional services PST expansion that was scheduled for October 01, 2026. Citing ongoing trade uncertainty, the province says the...

GST/HST Quick Method Explained

In Short The Quick Method of calculating and filing GST/HST is a CRA-approved alternative to the default Detailed Method or the Simplified Method GST/HST calculation. Instead of tracking GST/HST Collected on Sales minus GST/HST ITCs, a flat percentage rate set by CRA...

Three Ways to Calculate GST/HST

In Short There are three ways to calculate GST/HST in for-profit businesses in Canada. CRA allows businesses to use one of these three methods to calculate their GST/HST return: The Detailed Method The Simplified Method, or The Quick Method All three are acceptable to...

Understanding GST/HST Before You File

This guide is intended for educational purposes and does not replace professional tax advice. This guide explains how GST/HST works in Canada, how you calculate what you owe, and how penalties and interest apply so you can understand the system before filing. SECTION...