You Sell Expertise.
We Handle the Books.
Multiple clients, multiple invoices, a tax situation that changes every year — MaxRefund keeps your books organized, your GST/HST current, and your deductions maximized, so your best hours go to clients, not reconciliations.
What Consultants Deal With
Incorporate or Stay Self-Employed?
Above roughly $80K–$100K in net income, incorporating usually pays off — the Small Business Deduction drops your rate to 9%. We help you choose the right structure.
Deductible vs. Non-Deductible Expenses
Home office, software, vehicle use — the deduction rules are specific. Claim it wrong and CRA takes notice; skip it and you lose real money. We get it right.
GST/HST Across Multiple Provinces
Rates vary by province — HST, GST+QST, or GST alone. Getting the "place of supply" wrong is a common CRA audit trigger. We tax every invoice correctly.
Services for Consultants
MaxRefund addresses every one of these challenges directly. Every service below is managed by a dedicated professional who understands your industry — across Canada.
Monthly Bookkeeping
All invoices, expenses, and bank transactions organized monthly. Know exactly what each client owes you and where every dollar went.
GST/HST Filings
GST/HST collected from clients, input tax credits on your expenses, and returns filed on time. We handle the full cycle.
Annual Tax Returns
T1 with complete self-employment schedule — or T2 if you're incorporated. Every eligible deduction claimed and documented.
Year-End Support
Year-end close, adjusting entries, and working papers ready for your CPA. Arrive at tax time with clean, complete books.
Payroll & T4As
If you've incorporated and pay yourself salary, or use subcontractors, we handle payroll processing and T4/T4A issuance correctly.
CRA Support
Consultants with high revenues are frequent CRA targets. If you receive a request or audit notice, we handle the response professionally.
Ready to Get Your Time Back?
A custom, no-obligation quote in 1 business day.
How It Works
Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation
Tell us about your business in a few minutes. No commitment, no pressure — just a clear picture of what we can do for you.
We Analyze Your Situation
We review your current books, payroll, and tax obligations to identify what needs to be done and how we can help best.
Receive Your Custom Proposal
Within 1 business day, you receive a clear, fixed-fee proposal tailored to your business. Accept it and we get started right away.
Consultant Questions — Answered
It depends on your income level, liability concerns, and long-term goals. Incorporation can offer meaningful tax deferral at higher incomes, but it also adds administrative obligations — corporate returns, records, shareholder structure. We maintain clean books for either structure and coordinate with your accountant on the decision.
Yes, if you use a dedicated space exclusively and regularly for business. You can deduct a proportional share of rent or mortgage interest, utilities, internet, and property taxes. We calculate this correctly and document it to withstand CRA review.
Yes. Consulting services are taxable supplies. Once your annual revenue exceeds $30,000, registration is mandatory. We handle registration, client invoicing guidance, return preparation, and timely remittances.
Both go on the same T1 return — employment income on line 10100 and self-employment net income on the T2125 schedule. CPP is required on your net self-employment income, and your withholdings from employment affect how much you owe. We file the complete return and ensure both sources are handled correctly.
Common deductions include professional software and subscriptions, liability insurance, home office costs, vehicle use for client meetings (mileage log required), professional development and conferences, and subcontractor fees. Meals and entertainment are deductible at 50%. We track all of these throughout the year so nothing is missed at filing time.
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You Sell Expertise.
We'll Handle Your Books.
Tell us about your consulting practice and we'll send you a custom, no-obligation quote within 1 business day.