How to Pay GST/HST Online Through CRA My Payment
Today we’ll show you how to log in to the CRA website and pay your GST/HST online.
The steps to pay GST/HST online are as follows:
Step 1: Go to the CRA My Payment Page
First, visit the CRA online payment page using the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/payment-save-time-pay-online.html
Or, search for “CRA My Payment” on Google and click on
“My Payment – Canada.ca” in the search results.
After logging in, you will see a screen similar to this:
Scroll down the page and click “Pay now”:
You will then enter the online GST/HST payment process.
Step 2: Select GST/HST Under Business
In the Business section, select
“GST/HST (Goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax)”.
Step 3: Choose the Payment Type
Next, choose the appropriate payment category. There are four options:
- Payment on filing: Regular payment after filing your GST/HST return.
- Interim: Instalment or periodic prepayments of your GST/HST.
- Amount owing: Outstanding GST/HST balance that is due.
- Balance due: Remaining GST/HST amount that needs to be paid.
Step 4: Enter Your GST/HST Account Information
Enter your GST/HST account number, the reporting period
you are paying for, and the payment amount.
Your GST/HST account number is your Business Number (BN)
followed by RT0001.
Once everything is filled in, click “Next” at the bottom right.
Step 5: Review and Confirm Your Information
Carefully review all the information you’ve entered.
If everything is correct, click “Confirm and proceed to pay”.
Step 6: Choose Your Payment Method
Click the “Pay now” button to continue.
You can choose one of the following payment methods:
- Visa/MasterCard Debit
- Interac Online
Generally, if your personal bank card has a Visa or MasterCard Debit logo,
you can use the first payment option.
For business banking, you can log into your company’s online banking
and use the Interac Online option where available.
Step 7: Complete the Transaction
Finally, click “Process transaction” to complete your payment.
After the payment is successful, we recommend that you save or print the payment confirmation
for your records.
These are the detailed steps for paying GST/HST online.
With screenshots and clear instructions, the process is straightforward and practical —
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