Article ID: 7245

Changing the Remittance Period on a Remittance Check (Cheque)

The GST/HST amount you owe in the Payment Enclosed (115) row of the GST/HST Journal can appear incorrect if you enter a remittance check for the wrong remittance period.

Take the following steps to change the remittance period a GST/HST remittance check:

  1. Click Data Entry and select Register to open the Register window.
  2. Click the General tab.
  3. Enter the remittance check date in both the Start Date and End Date boxes.
  4. Click Select to view the general checks and receipts for that day.
  5. Double-click the remittance check to open the Correct-General Check widow.
  6. Verify there is a Z in the Pay GST/HST drop-down.
  7. Enter a period ( . ) at the end of the explanation in the Explanation box.
  8. Click OK to open the Remittance Date window.
  9. Enter the correct remittance period end date in the Remittance for Period Ending box.
  10. Click OK to return the Register window.
  11. Click Save/Close to return to the PCLaw desktop.