GST/HST notices for unfiled or unremitted amounts
Sales-tax letters often involve filing gaps, net-tax mistakes, or remittances that never left the bank account. Sorting the letter type comes first.
What these notices often cover
Common themes include overdue returns, under-reported net tax, input tax credits that need support, and amounts collected from customers but not remitted. Some letters are gentle reminders; others propose assessments or move toward enforcement.
How files tend to escalate
Unfiled periods may be estimated. Unpaid assessed balances can move into collections tools such as requirements to pay. Directors can later face personal assessments for unremitted GST/HST in some situations—see the director-liability guide for that path.
Deadlines to watch
Filing due dates, remittance due dates, and objection windows on any notice of assessment or reassessment. Proposal letters may give a short reply period before amounts are finalized.
What to gather
GST34/GST62 history (or electronic equivalents), sales invoices, purchase invoices supporting credits, bank deposits matching sales, and prior correspondence for the same reporting periods.
Important limits
Informational only. Remittance and credit disputes need an advisor who sees your numbers.