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Tax and bookkeeping guides for Ontario service professionals.

Straight answers on incorporation, HST, salary vs. dividends, and the industry-specific stuff generalist accountants miss.

Salary vs. Dividends: How to Pay Yourself From Your Corporation in Ontario (2026)

One of the most important financial decisions you make each year is how to pay yourself. The CPP factor, the passive-investment-income trap, and the general framework for 2026.

Professional Corporation vs. Sole Proprietorship in Ontario: Which Is Right for You?

Once you are earning over $80,000 to $100,000 in net profit, the tax math almost always favours a corporation.

How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in Ontario? (And What You Actually Get)

If you have been googling bookkeeper prices in Ontario, you have probably noticed the range is enormous.

The Real Cost of DIY Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners

Every year, thousands of small business owners in Ontario spend their evenings and weekends doing their own bookkeeping. Most are wrong about the cost.

T2 Corporate Tax Return for Incorporated Professionals in Ontario: What You Need to Know

If you run an incorporated business in Ontario, you are required to file a T2 corporate tax return every year, no exceptions.

What Happens If You File Your T2 Late? CRA Penalties Explained

The penalties, the interest, and the voluntary disclosure program if you're already behind.

GST/HST for Service-Based Businesses in Ontario: A Plain-English Guide

HST is one of the most misunderstood obligations for small business owners in Ontario.

How to Pay Less Tax as an Incorporated Consultant in Ontario

If you are an incorporated consultant in Ontario, you are in one of the best positions available when it comes to tax planning.

Bookkeeping for Doctors and Physicians in Ontario

Physicians in Ontario have a more complex financial picture than most professionals, between OHIP billing, locums, and incorporation.

Bookkeeping for Dentists in Ontario: What Is Different and Why It Matters

Dental practices have specific accounting requirements that a generalist bookkeeper simply does not know about.

Taxes for Content Creators in Canada: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Platform Income

CRA has one simple position on platform income: it is income, and it is taxable.

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