In my last video, I shared what you should know about income tax, CPP, and EI if you're self-employed or have a side hustle. Just as important is knowing about sales tax! There is quite a bit of nuance when it comes to sales tax, if you're just starting out and need guidance, I highly recommended hiring an accountant to help you out (that's what I did and it was so worth it!). But, to help you better understand some of the key things with registering, collecting and remitting sales tax (GST, HST, PST, RST, QST), I explain it all in this video.
I go into way more detail than what's shared in this video in my blog post, so make sure to read it after! I also want to mention that I myself am not an accountant or CPA, I've just been running my business for almost 4 years and this is what I've learned and what I do.
But if you have any questions, let me know in the comments! I can make more videos surrounding this topic!
**Please note: I am NOT an accountant. I am simply a small business owner who has had to navigate the ins-and-outs of sales tax for my business. For advice on your specific business, please consult with an accountant and/or contact the CRA or the provincial government about their sales tax registration requirements.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
➡️ Sales Tax in Canada https://jessicamoorhouse.com/sales-tax-in-canada-hst-gst-pst-self-employed/
➡️ Self-Employed Taxes in Canada https://jessicamoorhouse.com/self-employed-taxes-in-canada/
➡️ Info on zero-rated and exempt supplies https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4022/general-information-gst-hst-registrants.html#H1_105
➡️ Register for a GST/HST account https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/account-register.html
➡️ Register for British Columbia PST https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst/register
➡️ Register for Saskatchewan PST https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/taxes-licensing-and-reporting/provincial-taxes-policies-and-bulletins/provincial-sales-tax/apply-for-a-pst-number
➡️ Register for Manitoba RST https://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/taxation/
➡️ Register for Quebec QST https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/businesses/consumption-taxes/gsthst-and-qst/registering-for-the-gst-and-qst/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:36 When to Register for GST/HST
03:12 What Is the Deadline to Register?
03:40 Can You Register Early?
04:49 Registering with Other Provinces (PST)
05:57 Zero-Rated Goods
06:43 The Importance of "Place of Supply"
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I'm Jessica Moorhouse, a money expert, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada, speaker, blogger, YouTuber, and host of the More Money Podcast. I'm based out of Toronto, ON, Canada and turned my personal finance blogging side hustle into my full-time business so I could spend all my time teaching others how they can take control of their lives by taking control of their money. To learn more, check out my website https://jessicamoorhouse.com
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