AshleyR
Well-Known Member
So I registered my business a few months ago and got a GST number/business number from the Gov't. I believe every quarter I am to remit the GST I've charged and paid. I have done that for my parents business and understand the paperwork, etc. I have to do my first remittance in about 2 weeks. I haven't sold any soap yet but have spent a couple hundred dollars on GST that I've paid on supplies, etc. so I'll be getting that back (correct?)
I also have a vendors permit that I obtained at my town hall and I believe that means I need to charge PST too (???) I'm really confused about this. I didn't get any info about paperwork that needs to be filled out for the PST, or when I am supposed to remit it (if I am?) I didn't get a special PST number or anything, either. :?
Also, when someone from the US or other provinces orders my soap, are they charged GST & PST? Since PST is provincial sales tax, I'm not sure if it applies to customers ordering from other provinces, or if GST applies to international customers.
And - what if someone buys a loaf of soap from me for resale? Same with wholesale orders, etc. What tax do they pay, if any?
As you can tell, I'm pretty clueless about all of this tax stuff. I really should have looked into this earlier (since my grand opening is in 11 days!) but I've been super busy. I suppose I could call the gov't and get answers to all of these questions too, but I thought I'd ask here first.
Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to help me with this. I appreciate it!
I also have a vendors permit that I obtained at my town hall and I believe that means I need to charge PST too (???) I'm really confused about this. I didn't get any info about paperwork that needs to be filled out for the PST, or when I am supposed to remit it (if I am?) I didn't get a special PST number or anything, either. :?
Also, when someone from the US or other provinces orders my soap, are they charged GST & PST? Since PST is provincial sales tax, I'm not sure if it applies to customers ordering from other provinces, or if GST applies to international customers.
And - what if someone buys a loaf of soap from me for resale? Same with wholesale orders, etc. What tax do they pay, if any?
As you can tell, I'm pretty clueless about all of this tax stuff. I really should have looked into this earlier (since my grand opening is in 11 days!) but I've been super busy. I suppose I could call the gov't and get answers to all of these questions too, but I thought I'd ask here first.
Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to help me with this. I appreciate it!