Most foreign clients are exempt, but CRA rules still require proper documentation and proof of export.
Online Accountants for IT Contractors and Consultants
We work with IT professionals across Canada, including software developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, UX/UI designers, web developers, project managers, and independent IT consultants.
Our team of online accountants for IT contractors and tech consultants understands the unique challenges of the industry from managing remote project income and cross-border contracts to claiming deductions for home office setups, software tools, and equipment. We make your finances simple, compliant, and optimized for growth.
Tax and Accounting for IT Contractors and Consultants Across Canada
Whether you’re dealing with the headache of Personal Services Business (PSB) rules, navigating the right mix of salary and dividends, or simply trying to get your GST/HST remittances right in different provinces, we’ve got your back. We handle everything from your annual T1 (T2125) personal tax return as a self-employed individual to the full T2 corporate tax return for your incorporated consulting business.
- T2125 vs T2 filing strategy for IT income
- Multi-client contract structuring and documentation
- GST/HST registration and IT services tax treatment
- Payroll services for incorporated IT businesses
- PSB risk assessment and classification defense
- Quarterly tax installment management
- Home office deduction optimization for tech workers
- Cross-border payment and currency handling
- Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) on tech/equipment
- Should you stay incorporated decision analysis
- CRA audit defense and PSB reclassification protection
- Contract language review and independence markers
Get Real Clarity on Your IT Contractor Tax Situation
Many independent IT professionals earn high project rates but struggle to track their true profits after expenses like quarterly taxes, software subscriptions, insurance, and training costs. Without accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping, it’s easy to face surprise CRA tax bills or miss valuable tax deductions for IT consultants in Canada. Our online accounting specialists for IT contractors give you real-time financial clarity showing what’s profit, what’s deductible, and how to plan smarter for salary draws and future taxes.
Tax Preparation
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Payroll
Financial Advisory
Keep More of What Your High-Value Work Earns
We’re not just filing your taxes we’re working year-round to help you save more and stay compliant. For Canadian IT consultants and contractors, there are countless opportunities for legitimate tax savings, but many are overlooked. Our online accountants for IT professionals go beyond basic returns, analyzing your daily operations to uncover every deduction and ensure full alignment with CRA rules for incorporated contractors.
From maximizing home office deductions (meeting the exclusive and regular use criteria) and properly claiming software subscriptions and professional development expenses, to optimizing mileage logs for client visits we build a CRA-audit-ready accounting system designed to protect your business and grow your personal wealth.
our suggestions
We know, your challenges aren't generic.
Being an IT contractor means wearing multiple hats — developer, project manager and finance department all at once. You might be wondering if you should incorporate, how to handle clients outside Canada, or whether you need to charge GST/HST on US contracts. These are everyday questions we see IT contractors and consultants ask online and they’re exactly the areas we specialize in.
Structure contracts and operations to prove genuine independence and multiple clients.
Contact an accountant right away to help you catch up and avoid CRA penalties.
Chasing clients and forgetting what’s been paid can leave you short on cash flow and stressed when bills are due.
Consult a specialized accountant to find the optimal tax-efficient remuneration mix.
Maintain a detailed, real-time log of all business expenses, including home office.
Before you can fix the gaps, you need to see where you stand. Answer a few quick questions
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Do you know your real profit after expenses?
Are you claiming every eligible CRA deduction?
Is it time to bring in an expert accountant?
Work with Tech-Savvy Accountants Who Push You to the Next Level
Audit-Proof Financials
Proactive, compliant, and rock-solid records that stand up to any CRA review.
Optimal Pay Structure
Maximize your take-home pay legally and efficiently with the right salary-dividend mix.
Year-Round Tax Strategy
Saving money today and planning smartly for tomorrow’s growth and stability.
Industry-Specific Deductions
Claiming every tech-related write-off available to reduce taxes and boost profit.
CRA Rule Expertise
Never worry about a complex CRA letter or audit notice again.
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