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What year end adjustments s/b done for GSTHST Payable (I use quick method) for amount that left after allocating GST Tax amount?

RE: How do I properly record GST/HST (quick method) and close it at the year end?
Hello everyone.
I tried to research for a few days with no success. So I have to ask for community/support help.

I have a very small incorporated business, using QuickBooks Online for books. Cannot figure out how to properly record transactions related to the year end and GST/HST. I use ‘quick’ method for GST/HST tax calculation.  

Here is the challenge.
During a tax year I record income and expenses properly allocating GST/HST, it goes to ‘GSTHST Payable’ account and there is no problem with that. In example below I use numbers just to illustrate the issue, do not pay attention to actual value.    
- Let’s say during a year I paid $1000 HST as part of purchases. (Credited to GST Payable)
- $400 of HST paid for Capital Assets (CCA) and this amount I will use as ITC (because of quick method, so I can use as ITC only HST for such significant items)
- My understanding that the rest $600 of HST paid for regular stuff goes to expence acct, I use ‘Other Expenses’ and put a clear memo what is this. I do it at the last day of my year end. Please correct me if I am wrong.
- I issued invoices during the year and collected $1500 as HST (debited to HST Payable)
- Now, in this case I have balance at GST Payable ($2000 - $400 = $1600 debit)
- Let’s say that after calculating and filing GST/HST I have to pay $1200 as GST (amout will be not exact as currently on GST Payable account).
- Ok, I will move $1200 to GST Liabilities to be paid so GST Payable acct balance becomes $400.
At this point I completely stuck and cannot find any information what to do. What to do do with this $400 balance? Where it goes? What is the adjusting journal entry to zero out this GST Paybale?

I really appreciate help & guidance in this. I tried to research but cannot find anything even close.
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LauraAB
QuickBooks Team

What year end adjustments s/b done for GSTHST Payable (I use quick method) for amount that left after allocating GST Tax amount?

Hello PPB,

 

It looks like you've done your homework when it comes to Quick Method accounting for sales tax. As this is an accounting question, QuickBooks Team members such as myself won't be of much help since we act as tech support, but I hope to be able to point you in the right direction.

 

One of the snags you're likely running into is that QuickBooks Online's sales tax module doesn't currently support Quick Method accounting. Because of that, it's a matter of finding workarounds for how to enter things into the program or to take what's in the program an apply it to your remittances.

 

We have a number of fabulous accountant users here in community that may be able to shed light on this. I also recommend connecting with an accountant that's familiar with QuickBooks Online. Luckily, the program can help you do that. Here's how.

 

  1. Select the My Accountant tab in the left menu.
  2. Choose Find a Pro to Help.
  3. Enter your postal code to search for QuickBooks-savvy accountants in your area.

If you're already connected with an accountant in your QuickBooks account, you won't see that option. That's okay, it's also available in webpage form. Check it out here: Find an accountant

 

I hope that helps. Enjoy your week. :)

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