Voluntary Disclosures in Canada: How to Fix Past Non-Compliance

Learn how Canada’s Voluntary Disclosures Program can help you fix missed tax filings or unreported GST, QST, or PST without heavy penalties. This guide walks you through who qualifies, the benefits, and how Blutax can manage the process for you.

Eoin Coney

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Voluntary Disclosures in Canada: How to Fix Past Non-Compliance

Missed filings or unregistered sales tax in Canada? A voluntary disclosure could help you avoid penalties.

If your business owes GST, QST, or PST from previous periods but hasn’t filed, you may be eligible for Canada’s Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). This program allows you to come forward before the government contacts you—often reducing or eliminating penalties.

Who’s Eligible?

  • You must submit the disclosure before CRA or Revenu Québec contacts you
  • The disclosure must be complete and accurate
  • It must involve at least one year of unreported tax activity

Benefits of Voluntary Disclosure

  • Avoid some or all penalties and interest
  • Gain peace of mind by correcting historical issues
  • Rebuild compliance before scaling or seeking funding

How to Apply

  1. Gather your historical sales and tax data
  2. Prepare and submit the voluntary disclosure application
  3. Wait for CRA or Revenu Québec’s decision (usually a few weeks to months)

Blutax Can Help

We manage the entire disclosure process, from risk assessment to submission, confidentially and professionally.