Accounting for graphic designers in Ontario
Independent designers and small studios bill projects and retainers, use contractors, and often work as a one-person corporation.
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This month
- Bookkeeping Current
- Payroll & source deductions Filed
- HST Filed
- Year-end tax (T2) On track
The problems we take off your plate
Projects and retainers
Project and retainer revenue is tracked cleanly so you always know where the studio stands.
Contractors
Payments to other creatives are tracked and reported correctly, distinct from your own draw.
One-person-corporation expenses
Home-studio, software, and equipment costs are tracked and documented so nothing deductible is missed.
What’s included
One flat monthly price for incorporated Ontario graphic designers. Everything below is in it.
- Project and retainer bookkeeping
- Contractor (T4A) reporting
- HST returns prepared and filed
- Home-studio and expense tracking
- Year-end corporate tax (T2), included
| Area | A typical setup | With taxifi |
|---|---|---|
| Your books | Weeks or months behind | Current every day |
| Year-end (T2) | A spring scramble, billed extra | Included, no surprise invoice |
| Your accountant | Metered by the hour | Unlimited questions, flat monthly |
Common questions
I'm an incorporated designer. Is that a fit?
Yes. Incorporated designers and studios are a core fit.
Can you handle contractor payments?
Yes. Contractor payments are tracked and reported correctly.
Books and taxes for your design studio, done
One flat monthly price for Ontario businesses, scoped on a discovery call.
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