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Re: Canadian doing business in the U.S., can they charge for GST?

Hi, Thanks for contacting me. The contractor should register for GST/HST so that he/she can receive a rebate from the Canada Revenue Agency on GST/HST paid on business purchases. The contractor cannot charge GST/HST to you, since this is considered an export service and is “Zero Rated”. Your friend should also complete form W8-BEN and … Continue reading Re: Canadian doing business in the U.S., can they charge for GST?

Re: I’ve already filed my income tax, but the CRA has sent me a “notice of assessment,” what is it and should I worry about it?

No need to worry about it Zach. The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) will send you this document every year after you’ve filed your income tax return. This piece of paper is a summary of what you filed for the year, what you may owe or what you received as a refund. You don’t have to … Continue reading Re: I’ve already filed my income tax, but the CRA has sent me a “notice of assessment,” what is it and should I worry about it?

Re: How do I charge HST to a client if they’re in another province?

Hello, You must charge your client GST on the expenses you want them to reimburse you for. In addition, you can claim the GST paid on business purchases as an input tax credit. For example, let’s say you paid $105 ($100 + $5 of GST) on supplies. If you want to bill this expense back … Continue reading Re: How do I charge HST to a client if they’re in another province?

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