Personal Services

Bespoke accounting solutions for personal services of Repair, Lawn, Design, Hair etc.

Each personal service industry is unique, so is our advice

We offer valuable bookkeeping, accounting and financial solutions to make your life simpler.

Tax Issues for Personal Services

Should I Incorporate My Business? Ask us.

Business Deductions for Personal Businesses

Tax deductible expenses include:

  • Merchant fees
  • Supplies
  • Rental expenses
  • Travel expenses
  • Make travel deductible in a legal way.
  • Marketing/branding, e.g. to develop your brand logo when selling your own brand
  • Advertising
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
Uber and Ride-Sharing Programs

Register HST number when you start the business, regardless of amount of earnings.

AirBnB

Report it as business income, open HST when your income exceeds $30,000.

HST Issues for Personal Services Businesses

Keep a separate bank account for HST and tax (transfer ~20% income to this account), HST is not your income, you only collect for CRA.

 

Payroll Issues for Personal Services

Payroll Management for Personal Services Businesses
  • Make sure all employees are on your payroll system.
  • Understand payroll laws and regulations for different payroll scenarios (I.e. – holiday pay, vacation pay, overtime pay).
  • Our office provides a complete hassle-free payroll system, contact us for more details.
  • High turnover can complicate payroll, we can help simplify your payroll management.
  • Report casual labour and subcontractors on T4A tax slips.
Workers Compensation and EHT for Personal Services Businesses
  • If your gross payroll exceeds $450,000, you will be required to remit the Employee Health Tax to the Ontario Government. Ask us if this situation applies to you.
  • You may be liable to pay Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all provinces that your business operates in. Ask us for more details.
  • Collect WSIB clearance certificates from subcontractors.

Accounting Issues for Personal Services

  • Use a Cloud-based Accounting System, ask us about your options.
  • Set up a proper chart of accounts to fit your operations.
  • Keep concise records of purchases and income regardless if the transaction is electronic or by cash.
  • Report tips (pool tips or direct)
  • Be aware of fluctuations in your operations for seasonal businesses, ask us today.
  • Track in real-time cash flow and AP/AR using cloud-based accounting software.
  • Ensure you can make invoices and receive payments even while on-the-go.
  • Keep a separate bank account for HST and tax (transfer ~20% income to this account) -HST is not your income, you only collect for CRA

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