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pantonpaintandco
March 12, 2019
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Delete wrong HST filing?

  • March 12, 2019
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I messed up the date on my first HST filing in Quick Books Pro. Quick Books thinks that I filed and wont let me file under the proper date. How do I delete the old HST return so I can I can file the proper one? (The original return did not register with the CRA)

Best answer by Tanya-Hilts--CPB

Go to your company list, then under that list, you can select make journal entries.  From there, you can sort through only the journal entries for the one that records the filing of the HST return and void it.  You will then be able to go in and file correctly.

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Tanya-Hilts--CPB
Tanya-Hilts--CPBAnswer
March 12, 2019

Go to your company list, then under that list, you can select make journal entries.  From there, you can sort through only the journal entries for the one that records the filing of the HST return and void it.  You will then be able to go in and file correctly.

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pantonpaintandcoAuthor
March 12, 2019
Thank you so much!
Tanya-Hilts--CPB
Tanya-Hilts--CPB
March 12, 2019

@micheldumontmsf, Please find attached a screenshot that should help you.  

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mbeatty
April 9, 2021

I have the same problem but the instructions don’t seem to be valid for Quickbooks Desktop.  A single month was filed in 2 periods incorrectly.  I need to undo the last period which has been posted and paid.  Please advise.

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Rochelley
Level 2
April 9, 2021

Hi @mbeatty ,

 

Sorry you're having trouble with this.  The instructions given above are definitely for QB Desktop.  I'll try to list step-by-step instructions for reversing or "un-filing" a prior tax return.

1.  Go to you vendor list.

2.  Find your tax vendor for GST/HST . . . mine is called Receiver General - GST.

3.  Set to view all transactions on the right hand side of your vendor list.

4.  With your tax vendor selected, find the JE that was created when you filed your last tax return.

5.  Delete that journal entry.

6.  Whatever period was covered in that now deleted entry will be "open" or "available" for you to file again.

7.  Re-file the tax period you just undid.

8.  When you are done the filing process, the amount owing or refunded is now part of your A/P to that vendor.  When you go to Pay Bills and select that bill/return for payment, apply any outstanding credits that you may have from when you paid the original filing.  This occurs because now any payments you made on the original filing are un-linked from that return when you deleted it and they and are now just sitting as available credits to use.

 

I hope this helps.  Good luck!

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    tundy
    January 25, 2023

    ive deleted the journal entry and it will is not working 

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