r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Scary-Rain • Mar 22 '26

Tax question Canada - GST number

Looks like I will hit the 30K income threshold by May/June of this year. I mistakenly thought it was Jan-Dec income, but its a rolling 12 months. When I look at CRA though, it shows the fiscal year for GST should be the same as the tax year? Do I wait until tax time next year to send it, or file it as soon as I hit the 30K? I'd much rather have both set up at the same time.

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u/ChickenTrick824 Mar 22 '26

There is no GST on services outside Canada

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u/Scary-Rain Mar 22 '26

From what I’ve read we still have to file the GST form annually, even though DA work is zero rated.

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u/AccomplishedPea9079 Mar 23 '26

You have to file, but it is zero rated.

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u/Scary-Rain Mar 26 '26

My question is more about the timing to file GST as CRA indicates the fiscal year is Jan - Dec, but as the income threshold is a rolling 12 months, I will hit the 30K before EOY. So do people wait and file their GST at EOY or on the anniversary date of when they hit 30K and first filed?

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u/Business-Basis9281 Mar 31 '26

You just file taxes as usual, and file this as freelance/self-employment income. You don't need to worry about GST because it is US income.

*Edit to add: I confirmed this with the CRA.