HST Quick Method for Service Businesses Ontario 2026 — When It Saves You Money
The HST Quick Method lets eligible Ontario service businesses remit HST at a flat 8.8% of HST-included sales instead of tracking ITCs. Solo consultants, advisors, skilled-trades, fitness/coaching businesses with low input pools save real money under $400,000 in annual taxable supplies. Eligibility, math, election timing, and the fact patterns where it does not pay back.
