Pay Ontario taxes and charges

Overview

The fastest and easiest way to pay Ontario taxes and charges is online. You can also pay using other available payment methods.

Before you make a payment, have your:

• payment amount
• account number
• payment period or filing year

Processing times and transaction limits may vary by payment method.

Pre-authorized debit (PAD) in ONT-TAXS online

You can schedule one or more future payment(s) from your bank account by setting up a pre-authorized debit (PAD) agreement in ONT-TAXS online.

You choose the payment amount and authorize the Ministry of Finance to withdraw it from your Canadian bank account on the date(s) you select.

A pre-authorized debit agreement must be set up in ONT-TAXS online before you can make a pre-authorized debit payment.

Fees

The ministry does not charge a fee for this service.

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 1-2 business days after the payment was received.

Payments accepted through pre-authorized debit in ONT-TAXS online

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Mining Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Tobacco Tax

Payments not accepted through pre-authorized debit in ONT-TAXS online

• Estate Administration Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• Land Transfer Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Tobacco Retail Dealer

Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard in ONT-TAXS online

You can use Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard to make payments in ONT-TAXS online.

Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard allow you to make online payments directly from your bank account. You cannot use credit cards to make payments. All payments are processed through a secure third-party website.

Fees and transaction limits

The Ministry of Finance does not charge a fee for using this service. Ask your bank about any fees or transaction limits that may apply to online payments.

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 1-2 business days after the payment was received.

Payments accepted through Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard in ONT-TAXS online

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Mining Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Tobacco Tax

Payments not accepted through Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard in ONT-TAXS online

• Estate Administration Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• Land Transfer Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Tobacco Retail Dealer

Online banking

Many Canadian banks and credit unions allow you to make payments to the Ministry of Finance through online banking from a business account.

To make a payment, add the Ministry of Finance as a payee through your financial institution and enter the required account or reference number.

You may be able to make a one-time payment or schedule future payments, depending on the services offered by your financial institution.

Fees and transaction limits

The Ministry of Finance does not charge a fee for this service. Ask your bank about any fees or transaction limits that may apply to online payments.

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 2-3 business days after the payment was received.

Payments accepted through online banking

• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax

Payments not accepted through online banking

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Estate Administration Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• Land Transfer Tax
• Mining Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Tobacco Retail Dealer
• Tobacco Tax

Wire transfer

You can make a payment by wire transfer through your financial institution.

Before sending a wire transfer payment, contact the ministry’s Deposit Manager at deposit.manager@ontario.ca. You need specific banking and account information to ensure your payment is applied correctly. The ministry is not responsible for updating your vendor form.

If your payment is for Gross Revenue Charge B or Hydro Payment in Lieu, contact AM-SAU.Enquiry@ontario.ca instead of the ministry’s Deposit Manager for wire transfer instructions.

Payments must be made in Canadian funds.

Fees

Your financial institution may charge a fee for a wire transfer.

After you send your payment

To help ensure timely processing, send a payment notification to deposit.manager@ontario.ca

Include:

• your account number or identification number
• type of payment (account, return, instalment)
• payment period
• amount paid
• date the payment was sent

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 1-2 business days after the ministry receives the notification and processes the payment.

Payments accepted through wire transfer

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Land Transfer Tax
• Mining Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Tobacco Retail Dealer
• Tobacco Tax

Payments not accepted through wire transfer

• Estate Administration Tax

Mail delivery

You can send cheques, money orders and bank drafts, to the Ministry of Finance through the mail.

Do not send cash through the mail.

Mail your payment to:

Ministry of Finance 
33 King St W 
P.O. Box 620 
L1H 8E9

Before mailing your payment

• Make your cheque, money order or bank draft payable to the Minister of Finance.
• Include your business or account number on the back of your cheque or money order and the payment period or filing year.

Exceptions

• Estate Administration Tax: Use P.O. Box 625, L1H 8H9 instead of P.O. Box 620, L1H 8E9.
• Gross Revenue Charge B: Make your payment payable to Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) instead of the Minister of Finance.
• Hydro Payments in Lieu: Make your payment payable to Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) instead of the Minister of Finance.

Considered as paid: when delivered to the Ministry of Finance, which depends on mail delivery time.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 1-2 business days after the payment was received.

Payments accepted through mail delivery

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Estate Administration Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Land Transfer Tax
• Mining Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Tobacco Retail Dealer
• Tobacco Tax

In-person at a Ministry of Finance office

You can pay in person at a Ministry of Finance office.

Location

33 King Street West
Oshawa, Ontario 
L1H 8H5

Hours of service

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before your visit

Bring your account or reference number and any related documents.

Accepted payment methods

• Cheque, money order, bank draft
• Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard (does not include Gross Revenue Charge B and Hydro Payments in Lieu)

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 2-3 business days after the payment was received.

Payments accepted in-person at a Ministry of Finance office

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Estate Administration Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Gross Revenue Charge A, C & B
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Land Transfer Tax
• Mining Tax
• Race Tracks Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premium Tax
• Tobacco Tax

In-person at a Service Ontario location

Certain ServiceOntario locations accept payments and returns for Ministry of Finance tax and benefit programs.

Before your visit

Bring your account or reference number and any related documents.

Accepted payment methods

Payment methods may vary by ServiceOntario location.

Considered as paid: the same day you make your payment.

Updated within your ONT-TAXS online account usually within 1-2 business days after the ministry receives the notification and processes the payment.

Payments accepted in-person at a Service Ontario location

• Beer, Wine and Spirits Taxes
• Corporations Tax - Insurance Premiums Tax
• Employer Health Tax
• Fuel Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Hydro Payments in Lieu
• International Fuel Tax Agreement
• Land Transfer Tax
• Mining Tax
• Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Retail Sales Tax - Insurance Premiums Tax
• Tobacco Retail Dealer
• Tobacco Tax

Payments not accepted in-person at a Service Ontario location

• Race Tracks Tax

Filing and payment due dates

There are dates specified by legislation or regulations where taxes and charges are required to be filed and paid.

When a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, Ontario holiday, or federally recognized banking holiday, your payment or filed return is considered on time if the Ministry of Finance receives it on or before the next business day.

Late payments

If we receive your payment after the due date, you may have to pay interest, penalties or other charges.

Make your payment by the due date to avoid additional costs.

Get help

For questions about making payments to the ministry, you can call us at 1-866-668-8297.

Customer service hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.