6. Confirm if you need to charge HST

Most businesses in Ontario are required to register with the federal government for a GST/HST account and collect GST/HST on taxable sales. If your business makes $30,000 gross or more in four consecutive calendar quarters (a period of three months beginning on the first day of January, April, July, or October in each calendar year), you may need to charge GST/HST.

Most businesses in Ontario are required to register with the federal government for a GST/HST account and collect GST/HST on taxable sales. If your business makes $30,000 gross or more in four consecutive calendar quarters (a period of three months beginning on the first day of January, April, July, or October in each calendar year), you may need to charge GST/HST.

Learn more about the GST/HST from Canada Revenue Agency, including whether you have to register for a GST/HST account.

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