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reidmw2
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Do I need an HST Number as a registered small supplier business? Netfile Error preventing me from filing my return online.

I'm a small supplier (<$30k revenue) and have registered my business to claim expenses. I did not charge HST and do not have an HST number in my business registration number. I get a Netfile Error to fix my business registration number to include an HST number in order to file online. How do I get around this?

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reidmw2
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Do I need an HST Number as a registered small supplier business? Netfile Error preventing me from filing my return online.

"The GST account number for your business or rental property needs to follow the expected format of 15 characters (NNNNNNNNNAANNNN)... " - Error Description. I do not have the AANNNN component of the business number due to being a small supplier and not having a Program Identifier or Reference Number.

Do I need an HST Number as a registered small supplier business? Netfile Error preventing me from filing my return online.

Leave the area blank if you do not have a number. 

reidmw2
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Do I need an HST Number as a registered small supplier business? Netfile Error preventing me from filing my return online.

Even though I’ve registered my business and have a business number, but it doesn’t have a Program Identifier or Reference Number due to being a small supplier, I should just leave it blank? That won’t have an effect on claiming expenses?

Do I need an HST Number as a registered small supplier business? Netfile Error preventing me from filing my return online.

You can leave it blank. It will not effect your return in any way.