Is this you?
- I charged GST/HST to customers
- I used the money for cash flow
- I wasn't sure about remittance timing
"I'll sort GST/HST out later."
GST/HST collected is trust money belonging to the CRA. Late remittance creates immediate balances owing, penalties, and interest.
Why guessing is risky
- Penalties apply for late remittance
- Interest compounds quickly
- CRA treats GST/HST more aggressively than income tax
Safe to ignore if
- All collected tax was remitted on time
- No GST/HST was charged
Stop and check if
- GST/HST was collected but not remitted
- Deadlines were missed
Resolve the doubt
Check my GST/HST remittance risk (2 minutes)We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.
"Most people catch remittance gaps before penalties escalate."