October 30, 2016

GST Receivable

Liabilities and Net Worth

GST RECEIVABLE
(GOODS & SERVICES TAX)
LIABILITY ACCOUNT
2163


ACCOUNT EXPLANATION

GST paid by dealership on purchase of goods or services which can be claimed back from the government through the Input Tax Credit.
TRANSACTIONS

  Jrnl. Dr. Cr.
  Purchase of new vehicles from Ford of Canada VP
    Inventory—New Vehicles 1300-
1310
    Ford Receivable—Vehicle Holdback 1160
    GST Receivable 2163
      Notes Payable—New Vehicles & Demonstrators 2000
             
  Purchase of parts from Ford of Canada on Open Account P
    Inventory—Parts—Ford 1400
    GST Receivable   2163
      Accounts Payable—Trade     2100
COMMENTS

  • Any balance remaining in the account at month end should be reconciled to the supporting information.
  • Balance of this account is cleared when GST remittance is made to governmental agencies. See Account 2162—GST Payable.