Accounting for photographers in Ontario
Photographers mix session fees, print and product sales, and gear that's written off over time, often 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
Sessions and product sales
Shoot fees and print or album sales are tracked separately so you can see what each earns.
Gear written off over time
Cameras, lenses, and lighting are claimed through capital cost allowance, tracked correctly by your accountant.
Income that comes in waves
Wedding and seasonal work is lumpy; we keep the books current so tax is set aside as you earn.
What’s included
One flat monthly price for incorporated Ontario photographers. Everything below is in it.
- Bookkeeping for session and product revenue
- Gear tracked for capital cost allowance
- HST returns prepared and filed
- Expense and home-studio 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
Can I write off my camera gear?
Equipment is generally claimed over time through capital cost allowance, tracked correctly by your accountant.
Do you work with one-person photography corporations?
Yes. Incorporated photographers are a good fit.
Books and taxes for your photography business, done
One flat monthly price for Ontario businesses, scoped on a discovery call.
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