What is GST and PST filing?
GST and PST filing is the preparation and submission of federal Goods and Services Tax (or HST) returns to the CRA and British Columbia Provincial Sales Tax returns to the provincial Ministry of Finance. Most BC businesses that exceed the $30,000 small supplier threshold must register for GST and file quarterly or annually. PST applies separately to taxable goods and some services sold into BC.
Your GST or HST return is prepared the week it is due, reviewed against your books, and filed directly with CRA. BC PST is tracked separately, applied correctly on taxable sales, and remitted on the cadence the Ministry sets. You receive a brief note confirming what was filed, what was remitted, and what to expect next period — and the same filings roll cleanly into year-end without a second reconciliation.
What does Coal Harbour include in GST and PST filing?
- Prepare and file quarterly or annual GST and HST returns with CRA
- Prepare and file BC PST returns with the provincial Ministry of Finance
- Track input tax credits through the month so filing is a review, not a scramble
- Monitor registration thresholds and flag when you need to register
- Reconcile filed amounts back to your books the month after each filing
What software do you use for GST and PST filings?
QuickBooks Online or Xero tax codes are configured correctly from day one. We file directly through CRA My Business Account and the eTaxBC portal. No paper filings, no manual guesswork.
What is not included in GST and PST filing?
This is GST and PST preparation, not cross-border tax advisory. If your business sells into the United States, we bring in a cross-border CPA for GST and HST treatment on digital services, imports, and duty.
What does GST and PST filing cost in BC?
GST filing is typically $150 to $300 CAD per filing period and is included in monthly bookkeeping for most clients. PST filing is a separate add-on for businesses with taxable BC sales. Final pricing depends on filing frequency and transaction volume.
Further reading
For a reference-grade walkthrough of registration thresholds, input tax credits, filing frequencies, penalty mechanics, and the 2026 deadline calendar, read the GST and PST filing guide for BC businesses.
Cluster posts that go deeper on specific questions:
- GST registration for BC businesses — when to register, why, and the step-by-step CRA mechanics.
- PST vs. GST in British Columbia — how the two taxes diverge, and where BC businesses get the treatment wrong.
A good fit if
- You are GST or HST registered and need quarterly or annual filings handled
- You sell taxable goods or services in British Columbia
- You want filings prepared alongside your books, not after the fact
Probably not the right fit if
- You are below the $30,000 small supplier threshold and not yet registered
- You need specialist cross-border or multi-province tax planning
- Your filings require a voluntary disclosure for back-filings beyond two years