Receiving a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telling you that you owe money can be stressful. Take time to read the letter fully to understand your payment options. We are here to help you understand how you can resolve your debt.

CRA digital services make handling your business’s tax matters faster and easier. You and your authorized employees and representatives can file, pay and access detailed information about your tax accounts. Here is information about the CRA’s most used digital services, as well as information on how to find the rest.

You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Here are answers to five of the top business tax information questions.

• How do I register for My Business Account?

• How do I authorize a representative for my business?

• How do I access CRA’s online services for businesses?

• How do I make payments to the CRA?

• How do I file GST/HST using GST/HST NETFILE?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) knows that it can be intimidating for new businesses to file their first tax return. That’s why we aim to help small businesses by ensuring they have the information and guidance they need to stay organized and to understand and meet their tax obligations.

Here’s what you need to know if you are a new business and have questions about filing your income tax and benefit return or your T2 corporation income tax return:

GST/HST is collected on most taxable supplies of property and services made in Canada, with some exceptions. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has information to help GST/HST registrants file and remit the GST/HST that they have collected.

Register for a GST/HST account if you are an eligible entity and haven’t already registered

To find out if you should register for a GST/HST account, click When to register and start charging the GST/HST.

A GST/HST account number is part of a business number (BN) that is received after registering for a GST/HST account online, by mail or by fax, or by telephone.

Non residents who want to register for a GST/HST account can visit: Guide RC4027, Doing Business in Canada – GST/HST Information for Non-Residents.