Creator GST/HST Check

Find out in about two minutes whether you need to register for GST/HST, what counts toward the $30,000 limit, and what to fix first. Built for Canadian creators, freelancers and online businesses.

1. Your income, last four quarters

Enter what you earned in Canadian dollars, before expenses. Leave a box blank if it was zero. Include all your businesses, not just content.

2. Where you live
3. Are you registered for GST/HST?
4. How do you keep your records?

Your numbers stay in your browser. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

This check is general educational information based on CRA’s published GST/HST rules as of October 2026. It is not tax advice and does not decide how the rules apply to you. TaxLantern is not affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency or the Government of Canada.