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GST, QST and exempt clients

How taxes are calculated on your invoices, and how to handle exemptions.

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Taxes on your invoices

MainteQC calculates GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) independently, on the pre-tax price — never compounded. Amounts appear on distinct lines with your tax numbers.

  • Historized rates: a 2024 invoice reprinted later shows 2024 rates.
  • Exempt clients: add the exemption certificate to the client's file; their invoices omit taxes automatically.
  • Outside Quebec: place of supply determines the tax (e.g., 13% HST for Ontario).
  • Remittance: the per-period GST/QST summary is ready for your filing, and deadline reminders are sent to you.

Your GST and QST numbers are configured in Settings → Business.

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