Bookkeeping & Tax Software
Canada-FocusedQuickBooks Online Canada
The industry standard for incorporated Canadian businesses. HST tracking, payroll, bank reconciliation, and CRA-ready reports. Works with most Canadian accountants and bookkeepers out of the box.
Visit QuickBooks Canada →FreshBooks Canada
Built for freelancers and self-employed professionals. Clean invoicing, expense tracking, and time tracking. Strong mobile app for tradespeople and contractors billing on-site. HST-compliant invoicing built in.
Visit FreshBooks →TurboTax Self-Employed Canada
Designed specifically for self-employed Canadians filing T1 returns with business income (T2125). Guides you through CRA deductions most contractors miss — home office, vehicle, tools, and more.
Visit TurboTax Canada →Dext (formerly Receipt Bank)
Snap photos of receipts and invoices on your phone — Dext extracts the data and syncs to QuickBooks or Xero automatically. Built for trades and contractors who accumulate paper receipts on job sites.
Visit Dext →Wagepoint — Canadian Payroll
Purpose-built Canadian payroll software. Handles CPP, EI, income tax deductions, T4s, and ROEs automatically. Ideal for incorporated contractors with one or two employees or paying themselves a salary.
Visit Wagepoint →CRA My Business Account
Your direct line to the Canada Revenue Agency. File HST returns, manage payroll deductions, view your corporation's tax account, and set up direct deposit for refunds. Essential for any incorporated Canadian.
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