Home renovations. Get a receipt.

Why you need a receipt for your renovations

A receipt confirms that the contractor collects GST and QST.

Once remitted to the government, these taxes fund the public services and programs that we all use.

Why Pay Taxes?

Peace of mind in four easy steps

1
Get a receipt every time you pay for a service.
2
Make sure your contractor has a licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. It’s the best way to ensure quality work and fewer headaches.
3
Sign a contract. They usually have the contractor’s GST/HST and QST registration numbers on them.
4
Pay by cheque or by credit or debit card so you have a record of your payment.

Benefits of getting a renovation receipt

Keep all your renovation receipts. That way you have options if something goes wrong.
It’s a good tax practice to get a receipt since it promotes healthy competition between businesses. And that leads to better products and customer service.

When should you ask for a receipt?

Every time! Whether it’s for big or small renovations or even maintenance work, get a receipt.

Examples:

New windows
Redoing the kitchen
Renovating the bathroom
Landscaping
Painting
Roofing
Plumbing

Did you know?

Residential construction accounts for more of the underground economy than any other sector. In 2021, this sector was responsible for 35% ($23.9 billion) of underground economic activity. The other sectors fell well short of that amount.^{See note 1}

^{Note 1} Statistics Canada. The underground economy in Canada, 2021

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