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Understanding the New GST/HST Electronic Filing Requirements: What You Need to Know

  • For GST/HST reporting periods starting in 2024, all registrants (except charities and selected financial institutions) must file returns electronically
  • The mandatory electronic filing threshold for GST/HST returns has been removed for periods starting on or after January 1, 2024
  • Benefits of electronic filing include time and cost savings, faster processing, and increased security
  • Penalties apply for not filing electronically, with $100 for the first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses
  • Penalties will apply even for nil or credit returns, but waivers are available for monthly or quarterly filers until April 1, 2024.

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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