You Close Deals.
We Close Your Books.
Realtors, property investors, and rental property owners have some of the most complex tax situations in Canada. Commission income, rental income, GST/HST on commissions, capital gains — we track it all and keep you CRA-compliant year-round.
What Real Estate Professionals Deal With
Commission Income Timing
A great month, then a slow one — tracking net commissions after brokerage splits and marketing expenses takes careful recordkeeping all year, not just at tax time.
CCA Recapture on Sales
Sell a property you've depreciated and CRA recaptures the CCA as 100% regular income — not the 50% capital gains rate. Many landlords get blindsided by this.
Property Flipping Rules
Held under 365 days? Fully taxable as business income. Longer holds split between capital gains and recaptured CCA at different rates — get the split wrong and CRA recalculates.
Services for Real Estate Professionals
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
Commission income, brokerage splits, and all business expenses tracked monthly. Rental income and expenses tracked per property on separate schedules.
GST/HST Filings
GST/HST applies to commissions. We handle registration, collect what's owed, claim input tax credits, and file on time. No missed deadlines.
Annual Tax Returns
T1 with self-employment schedule (T2125) for commission income and T776 schedule for each rental property. Every deduction documented.
Year-End Support
Year-end close of all business and rental accounts. Working papers package ready for your CPA — especially important if you hold properties corporately.
Payroll
If you've incorporated and employ an assistant or property manager, we handle payroll and remittances correctly every pay period.
CRA Support
Real estate and rental income are high-audit-risk areas. If the CRA contacts you, we respond on your behalf and provide the documentation needed to resolve it.
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.
Real Estate Questions — Answered
Yes. Real estate commissions are taxable supplies and GST/HST must be charged. Once your total commissions exceed $30,000 annually, registration is mandatory. We handle registration, return preparation, and ensure the correct amounts are remitted on time.
Rental income is reported on a T776 schedule as part of your T1 personal return (or T2 if held corporately). You can deduct eligible expenses including mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, repairs, property management fees, and depreciation (CCA). We track each property separately so your return is accurate and defensible.
Common deductions include vehicle expenses (mileage log required), marketing and advertising, home office, MLS and board fees, professional development, staging costs, phone and internet, and errors & omissions insurance. We capture all of these throughout the year so nothing is left on the table at filing time.
Under the Residential Property Flipping Rule (in force since January 1, 2023), if you sell a residential property you owned for less than 365 days, the gain is treated as business income — fully taxable, not a capital gain. There are exceptions for life events like divorce, death, disability, or job relocation. We ensure your transactions are classified correctly from the start.
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Real Estate Is Complicated Enough.
Your Books Don't Have to Be.
Tell us about your real estate practice and we'll send you a custom, no-obligation quote within 1 business day.