¶ 1. Overview
The GST/HST Report summarizes all tax activity generated from invoices and receipts during the selected period. It is used for:
- Preparing GST/HST remittances
- Reviewing tax charged on fees and client expenses
- Verifying tax collected vs. billed
- Supporting month‑end and year‑end tax reconciliation
- Identifying exceptions or irregular tax postings
The report includes both billed and collected tax amounts, depending on the underlying transaction.
¶ 2. Report Filters (Window)
¶ 2.1 Date Range
- Defines the period for which GST/HST activity is included.
- From Date: 02/01/2026
- To Date: 02/28/2026
¶ 2.2 Options
- Include Exception Report Adds a supplemental section listing transactions with missing, irregular, or unexpected tax calculations.
- Show Details Expands the report to show line‑level detail for each transaction.
¶ 2.3 Actions
- View Report
- Export
- Close
¶ 3. Report Output
¶ 3.1 Header Information
Displayed at the top:
- Firm Name: Demo‑LawPractica‑BC
- Print Date: 02/27/2026
- Report Title: GST/HST Report
- Date Range: From 2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
¶ 3.2 Report Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Billed / Collected | Indicates whether the tax relates to an invoice (billed) or a receipt (collected) |
| Date | Transaction date |
| Client or G/L | Client number or GL account associated with the transaction |
| Invoice Number | Invoice reference for billed tax |
| Fees | Fee amount subject to GST/HST |
| Client Expense | Disbursements subject to GST/HST |
| GST/HST | Tax amount billed or collected |
| Audit | System‑generated audit number for traceability |
These fields provide a complete audit trail of tax activity.
¶ 4. Export Options
Available formats:
- Excel
- CSV
Exports preserve detail level and exception reporting based on selected options.
¶ 5. Best Practices
- Enable Include Exception Report during tax reconciliation to identify missing or incorrect tax entries.
- Use Show Details when preparing GST/HST filings or responding to audit requests.
- Compare Billed vs. Collected to ensure tax collected aligns with tax charged.
- Export to Excel for remittance preparation or cross‑checking with GL tax accounts.
- Review Client Expense tax amounts to ensure disbursements are taxed correctly.
- Use Audit numbers to trace transactions back to their source modules.
¶ 6. Summary
The GST/HST Report provides a detailed listing of all tax billed and collected within the selected date range, supporting compliance, reconciliation, and audit requirements. With options for exception reporting and detailed views, it ensures full transparency into GST/HST activity.