What does an accountant for contractors actually do?

At Pro Business Tax and Accounting we handle your business bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll, payroll taxes, WSIB, HST, and tax planning — all customized for how trades and construction businesses operate. You get clear reporting and stress-free compliance.

Why hire a CPA who understands construction & trades?

Because construction and service trades have unique rules for materials, labour, and HST. We know how to record and structure these correctly so you stay audit-proof and profitable.

Do contractors need to charge/remit HST?

Yes, once you exceed $30,000 in annual revenue. We manage registration, filings, and reconciliations so nothing falls through the cracks.

What's included in a monthly accounting package?

At a high level, it includes bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, HST, T2. However, we can custom-fit a package to suit your business's needs to ensure a perfect fit.

Can you help with payroll for subcontractors/employees?

Yes, we certainly can help with payroll, payroll taxes, T4, ROE, T5018, T4A - our model and services are scalable and grow with your business needs.

I'm behind on bookkeeping—can you catch me up?

Totally! We know how stressful it can be to catch up on months and years of bookkeeping. We have a proven system in place that can take the stress out of it. We'll clean up prior years, file outstanding returns, and get you back on track fast.

Do you work with QuickBooks or Xero?

Both! Our team has QuickBooks ProAdvisors and Xero certified bookkeepers to get you setup efficiently.

Do you only work with Ontario-based contractors?

Pro Business Tax and Accounting is based in Vaughan, Ontario - but being a tech-forward firm with cloud based systems we are setup to effectively service clients throughout Canada, except Quebec.

What's the first step?

If you're ready to get started, we can setup a discovery call with one of our team members to understand your business, goals, and pain-points. From there we will customize your accounting package, and get you onboarded. To get started, book a time on our calendar.

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Behind on Your Books? We'll Get You Caught Up & CRA-Ready.

Months — or years — behind? We've seen it all. We organize the backlog, reconcile every account, and hand you a clean set of books. Fixed-fee, clear timeline.

Sound familiar?

If any of these are true, you need a catch-up — and the sooner the better:

You're months or years behind

Receipts in a shoebox, transactions uncategorized, no idea where you stand.

A bank or lender needs statements

You need clean financials to get financing — fast.

The CRA is asking questions

A letter, a review, or a filing deadline you can't meet with the books in this state.

You can't see your real numbers

You're flying blind on cash, profit, and what you owe.

How the catch-up works

A clear, four-step process with a fixed fee and timeline before we start.

Assess

we review how far behind you are

Organize

we sort and categorize the backlog

Reconcile

every account brought current

Hand Back

a clean, CRA-ready set of books

What you get

Reconciled accounts

Every account matched and current — no gaps, no guesswork..

Clean financials

Up-to-date P&L and balance sheet you and the CRA can rely on.

Back-filings ready

HST and tax filings prepared so you can get current and stop the penalties.

Questions contractors ask

How far behind is "too far"?

There's no such thing. We've caught up clients who were years behind across multiple accounts. The sooner we start, the less it costs.

How much does it cost?

It's a fixed fee based on how far behind you are and how many accounts are involved. We quote you up front after a quick assessment — no open-ended hourly billing.

Will I get in trouble with the CRA?

Getting current is the best way to reduce risk. If needed, we can help with a Voluntary Disclosure (VDP) before the CRA contacts you.

What happens after you catch me up?

Most clients move onto a monthly bookkeeping package so they never fall behind again. Optional, never required.

The longer you wait, the more it costs.

Let's get your books current and your stress gone. Free 15-minute consult.