Tax Filings Canada provides full-service accounting for architects: monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations, T2 corporate and T1 personal tax filing, GST/HST returns, payroll and CRA correspondence — all at cheap fixed fees agreed up front.
Every engagement is handled by accountants who work with architects year-round, so sector-specific deductions and compliance obligations are built into the file rather than bolted on at year-end. You review and approve everything before paying.
Get a free 15-minute consulting session with a professional tax accountant specializing in the Architects sector.
Book Free ConsultationLooking for an accountant for architects? Tax Filings Canada handles bookkeeping, T2 corporate and T1 personal filing, GST/HST and payroll for architects across Canada — cheap fixed fees, pay only after your work is filed.
Send your documents securely through our portal or by email.
We prepare your architects return and every supporting schedule.
You review each figure and approve before anything is filed.
We file with the CRA, and you pay only after it is complete.
| Factor | Tax Filings Canada | Typical Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed, flat fee | Hourly / unpredictable |
| Payment | Pay after service | Upfront retainer |
| Price match | Yes, on written quotes | Rarely |
| CRA audit support | Included | Billed extra |
| Typical turnaround | 3-5 business days | 2-4 weeks |
For architects, the difference between an adequate and a strong filing is sector knowledge. Incorporated professionals with one dominant client carry personal services business risk — a designation that strips the small business deduction and most expense claims. Everything is handled remotely at a cheap fixed price — the economical alternative to hourly billing.
Accounting for Architects is a specialist job because the CRA treats this part of the professional services sector differently. These are the rules that actually change the number at the bottom of the return.
Disbursements recovered from clients are revenue, not a wash: the CRA expects them in income with the matching cost deducted, and netting them off is a common reassessment trigger.
Partner draws are not salary. Drawing ahead of allocated income creates a debit capital account the CRA can treat as a shareholder-style benefit on audit.
A home office qualifies only where it is the principal place of business or used exclusively and regularly to meet clients; the deduction cannot create or increase a business loss.
Practice-management software, secure client portals and cyber-liability cover are current expenses, while the licence itself may be a Class 12 or Class 50 capital asset.
An incorporated practice files the T2 within six months of year-end, with the balance due two months after (three for a CCPC claiming the small business deduction).
Partnerships crossing $2 million in combined revenue and expenses, or holding a corporate partner, must file the T5013 information return by March 31.
The salary-versus-dividend mix is where the money is: salary creates RRSP room and CPP entitlement, dividends avoid payroll remittances, and the right split changes with the owner's draw.
Passive investment income above $50,000 a year grinds the small business deduction dollar for dollar, so retained earnings need a deliberate investment plan.
We apply all of this as part of the standard engagement for Architects — there is no separate advisory fee, and the quote is fixed before any work begins.
Specialized Professional Services sector compliance, bookkeeping, and tax planning for Architects.
Providing tailored Architects tax filing and planning to reduce liabilities, maximize refunds, and ensure CRA compliance.
100% risk-free Architects tax filing with clear pricing, no hidden fees, plus support for personal taxes, small business accounting, and bookkeeping.
From bookkeeping to corporate audits, protect your Architects business with CRA compliance and expert cross border tax strategies.
We use advanced accounting software for seamless Architects bookkeeping, payroll, and small business tax filing.
Risk-Free, Hassle-Free, and Client-First!
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We provide a comprehensive accounting ecosystem so you can focus on operational execution.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Tailored compliance, tracking, and tax solutions for Architects businesses.
Transparent, fixed-fee Architects pricing with zero hidden fees. Pay only after your Architects work is completed and filed.
T2 corporate tax filing, balance sheets, income statements compilation, corporate tax optimization, and direct CRA representation.
T5013 partnership information returns, K-1 partner schedule allocations, structural planning, and tax minimization advisory.
T3010 registered charity returns, T1044 NPO return filing, financial summaries compilation, and compliance audits support.
T3 trust tax return filing, testamentary trust setups, estate distribution allocations, and strategic inheritance planning.
Bank & credit card reconciliations, monthly balance sheet and P&L preparation, payroll ledger syncing, and QuickBooks/Xero ledger support.
Compilation engagement report, corporate financial statement compilation, trial balance adjustments, and full T2 return integration.
T1 tax returns compilation for students, salaried employees, and self-employed. Covers T4/T5 matching, RRSP credits, and medical deductions.
Sales tax ledger reconciliation, Input Tax Credits (ITCs) verification, Netfile electronic submission to CRA, and provincial compliance checks.
See how our expert Architects tax and accounting services have helped Canadian businesses save money and stay compliant.
Growth at a boutique law firm in Red Deer, Alberta had outrun the back office, and a chart of accounts that told the owner nothing about architects margin broke first. Headcount reached 57 with $142,000 of cash freed.
The ledger at a surveying practice in Guelph, Ontario could not support its own filings because of a previous accountant with no experience of this sector. Rebuilding it surfaced $6,800 in unclaimed input tax.
A translation services company in Edmonton, Alberta needed a holding structure to deal with industry-specific reporting obligations nobody had flagged. The reorganisation was tax-neutral and removed $17,500 of annual exposure.
7 years of filings at a marketing agency in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan had never claimed the incentives the work qualified for. The review recovered $140,000.
A remuneration review at a management consultancy in Victoria, British Columbia found seasonal revenue reported without matching the costs that produced it and saved $26,000 across the corporate and personal returns.
A 9-week rebuild at a two-partner engineering practice in Lethbridge, Alberta got the filing in with 8 days to spare, avoiding $129,000 in penalties.
Meet the specialists behind your Architects filings. Our Partners Are Alumni of the World's Top Accounting and Tax Institutions
CA (ICAI), Certified Tax Accountant, In-Depth Tax Trained
Canada Tax, International Tax, Cross Border Tax, Transfer Pricing
International Tax, Transfer Pricing Specialist
CPA Canada, CPA USA, CA (ICAI), Canada Tax Expert
Accounting Firm, CA. Fractional CFO and Senior Advisory Specialist
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Direct answers to what Canadian business owners actually ask before hiring an accountant.
Registration is mandatory once taxable revenue exceeds $30,000 over four consecutive quarters. Registering voluntarily below that threshold is often worthwhile, because it lets you recover input tax credits on startup and equipment purchases.
Incorporation usually pays off once profit consistently exceeds what you draw personally, because retained earnings are taxed at the small business rate rather than your marginal rate. Below that point the added compliance cost often outweighs the benefit. We model both before you decide.
The CRA requires six years of books and records from the end of the tax year they relate to: invoices, receipts, bank statements, payroll records and contracts. Digital copies are acceptable provided they are legible and complete.
We run the cycle, remit source deductions on schedule, and issue T4s ahead of the February deadline. Late remittances draw a penalty of up to 10% and repeat lateness raises it to 20%, so timing is the whole game. See our payroll service.
Yes. We work in QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Sage, spreadsheets, and plain scanned documents. You are not required to migrate systems to become a client, and we never charge a conversion fee.
Multi-province operations allocate taxable income by permanent establishment and payroll, and sales tax rules differ by jurisdiction. We handle the allocation schedules and the differing GST, HST, PST and QST obligations in one engagement.
Registration becomes mandatory once taxable supplies pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters, and the obligation starts almost immediately rather than at the next year-end. Registering voluntarily below that threshold is often worthwhile when you are buying equipment, because it makes the tax on those purchases recoverable.
Six years from the end of the tax year the records relate to. That covers invoices, receipts, bank statements, payroll records and the working papers behind the return. Records supporting the purchase of a capital asset must be kept six years past the year the asset is finally sold.
Our Pay After Service model means you review and approve all deliverables before making any payment. We prepare your returns or financial files, you review them, and only then do you pay. This ensures 100% satisfaction.
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We support completely secure digital uploads via our client portal, or you can email them to us. We support files from QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, and scan/photo documents.
