GST/HST for naturopaths, in plain language.
Whether to register, what’s taxable, how refunds actually work, and how fee splits play out — the questions we field every week, answered by the only Canadian tax firm built exclusively for holistic practitioners.
How does GST/HST work?
When you actually have to charge it, when you don’t, and what changes the moment you register.
Read this sectionTaxable sales for naturopaths
Supplements, labs, IVs, cosmetic services — a clear line between what’s taxable and what isn’t.
Read this sectionGetting a GST/HST refund
If you’re registered, you’re likely owed money back. Here’s how input tax credits work for a practice like yours.
Read this sectionAll about fee splits
Associate arrangements are our most-asked question. What makes a split taxable — and how to structure one that isn’t.
Read this sectionWhy you can trust this
HBA is the only tax and consulting firm in Canada built exclusively for holistic healthcare practitioners. We’re Chartered Professional Accountants, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency — and we’ve done the homework so you don’t have to. We’ve combed through tax legislation and court cases, obtained rulings directly from the CRA, and reviewed internal correspondence with government auditors. Everything on this site is grounded in that work.