How to file GST/HST electronically

Filing GST/HST in Sage 50 Accounting and uploading your ax return to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

1. Go to File, Import/Export, Electronic Filing, GST/HST Online Filing.
2. Enter in your CRA Business No. This consists of three parts:
   • A 9-digit business identifier
   • The 2-letter program identifier "RT"
   • A 4-digit reference number. Consult CRA if you don't have this number
3. Select your GST/HST Accounts by clicking the appropriate checkbox.
4. Choose your filing method of either Regular or Quick.
5. Click Next and review your tax return details.
    NOTE: The program won’t let you continue to file if line 105 is a negative amount. Verify whether the GST charged on sales is a credit balance or not. 
6. Once you've verified everything, click Next.
7. Click Save this GST/HST return file.
8. Type in a file name, choose a location to save your return, then click Save.
9. Click Go to Canada Revenue Agency website button to upload your tax return.
   • Follow the steps on the CRA website to upload your file. If you require further assistance, contact the CRA
10. Go back to Sage 50 and click Next to proceed with creating an invoice for your GST/HST owing.
11. Choose the Vendor (Supplier) example the Receiver General from the drop-down menu.
12. If needed, choose an Adjustment Account to post this to and click Create Invoice for Payment.
13. Choose I’ll pay later or The Payments journal will open so I can pay now.
14. Click Finish.
    • If you chose the option to pay the payment now, proceed with the payment
15. Change the settings to prevent posting transactions before a certain date. This will prevent posting transactions after you've filed the GST/HST.

     

If you need to make adjustments after filing the GST/HST, consult a certified accountant or the CRA.