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English version You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Here are answers to five of the top business tax information questions. Question 1: How do I register for My Business Account? You can register for My Business Account using your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) User ID and password or through a sign-in partner. Haven’t set up your CRA User ID yet? Find out how here: Registration process to access the CRA sign-in services What you’ll need to register:
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Question 2: How do I authorize a representative for my business? Representatives are individuals you authorize to help you or your business manage your tax information. Business owners can now confirm authorized representatives using My Account or My Business Account. This easy, two-step digital process will help you protect your tax information and make authorizing new representatives more efficient and secure. It is important to know who your representatives are and what information they have access to. Be proactive and make sure the representatives you have on file with the CRA are current. Follow these steps to remove representatives that are not current using My Account or My Business Account. Find more information about authorizing and managing representatives here: Authorize a representative - Before you start Question 3: How do I access CRA’s online services for businesses? The CRA offers electronic services for businesses that will help you:
Our online services make it faster and easier to handle your company’s tax matters. You and your authorized employees and representative can file, pay and access detailed information about your tax accounts. Get started by selecting the online service that is built for you:
Question 4: How do I make payments to the CRA? The CRA offers a variety of payment options for businesses. These may vary depending on the type of payment you are making; in most cases we offer options to: Pay online
Pay in person Pay by cheque
For non-residents without a Canadian Bank account payment can be made using a: Question 5: How do I file GST/HST using GST/HST NETFILE? GST/HST NETFILE allows you to file GST/HST tax returns, and eligible rebates directly to the CRA. Using GST/HST NETFILE gets you your refunds faster and can be combined with direct deposit! To file go to: Ready to file What you’ll need:
Don’t have an access code? Get it here: Need an access code? Online check list
You will receive a confirmation number as proof that the CRA has received your information. Print or save the page with your confirmation number and keep it with your records. If you have further questions Meet with a Liaison Officer: The Liaison Officer service is a free service the CRA offers to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand their business tax obligations. A visit from a Liaison Officer is 100% confidential; the information you choose to discuss with a Liaison Officer will not be shared with other areas of the CRA or anyone else. Check Canada.ca: We’re improving the information on our web pages to make it easier for Canadians to find what they need online. For example, the CRA gets thousands of questions each year from businesses as they go through different changes. Our Changes to your business and Canada Revenue Agency program accounts page will give you information on what the CRA needs in many common situations, such as administrative changes, growing your business, and changes to business operations. Stay connected To find out what’s new at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):
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