If you need to directly remit taxes to Canadian tax authorities, you can make payments by wire transfer to the appropriate agency. Below are the key details and references for each jurisdiction.
Federal (GST/HST)
Agency: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Payment method: Wire transfer
Official instructions:CRA – Pay by Wire Transfer (Non-Residents)
Summary:
Payments must be made in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Provide your bank with the CRA’s payment details. Ensure your Business Number (BN) or account identifier is included as the reference.
Email your payment confirmation and reference details to the CRA after the transfer.
British Columbia (BC PST)
Agency: Ministry of Finance – Province of British Columbia
Payment method: Wire transfer
Official instructions: BC Government – Sales Tax (PST) Payment Information
Summary:
Send payment in Canadian dollars.
Include your PST account number or business name as the payment reference.
Email your payment confirmation to the address provided by the BC Ministry of Finance.
Manitoba (MB RST)
Agency: Manitoba Finance – Taxation Division
Payment method: Wire transfer
Official instructions: Contact Manitoba Finance for bank details.
Summary:
Send payment in Canadian dollars.
Include your RST account number as the payment reference.
Notify Manitoba Finance once your transfer is complete.
Québec (QC QST)
Agency: Revenu Québec
Payment method: Wire transfer
Official instructions: Contact Revenu Québec directly to confirm the most current wire transfer instructions.
Summary:
Send payment in Canadian dollars.
Include your QST number or business name as the payment reference.
Retain your confirmation for your records.
Saskatchewan (SK PST)
Agency: Ministry of Finance – Government of Saskatchewan
Payment method: Wire transfer
Official instructions: Contact the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance for details.
Summary:
Send payment in Canadian dollars.
Include your PST account number as the payment reference.
Notify the Ministry of Finance once payment has been sent.
Need help?
If you have made a payment and need confirmation, please contact the respective tax authority directly. Kintsugi support does not process or verify direct remittances but can confirm if your tax filing reflects payment once it’s posted by the authority.
For detailed guidance, consult the official Canada Revenue Agency reference guide: Pay at a foreign bank or credit union through wire transfer.