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Accounting & Tax Strategy for Canada’s Creative Pros

Transforming Confusion into Clarity...

What We Do

We can assist you with many things, though this list is far from exhaustive and doesn’t list all the creative industries we can help with.

If you have a specific need you believe we can help with, please reach out using our online form at the bottom of this page.

Tax Services

Combined Tax Return

Life is messy and taxes are a reflection of that. Many people do not fit into one of the above boxes and will fit into some or even all of them. If this describes you, this is the return you need.

Personal Tax Return

If your an employee and get a T4 from your employer, this is the return for you.

Small Business Tax Returns

If you own a small business that is not incorporated or are part of a partnership, this is the return for you

Corporate Tax Return

If you have a corporation, this is the return you need. These returns are specialized.

Landlord Tax Return

If you are renting a room in your home or you have a few properties you are renting, this is the tax return for you.

Business Services

Accounting for Musicians & Bands

We manage touring expenses, merchandise inventory, and split sheets to maximize deductions on instruments, travel, and studio time. Additionally, we can design a corporate structure to protect your band and its members.

Royalty & Licensing Audit

We track your income streams from streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, PROs like ASCAP and BMI, and sync licensing to ensure you receive every dollar you earn.

Tax Services for Content Creators

Expertly manages multi-channel income streams, including AdSense, Twitch, Patreon, and brand sponsorships. We also help with write-offs specific to influencers, such as equipment and home studio setups.

Game Design & Software Accounting

Developers can benefit from strategic financial planning, which includes understanding R&D tax credit eligibility, capitalizing software development costs, and managing app store platform fees.

Accounting for Authors & Publishers

Advice on advance payments, self-publishing expenses, inventory for book fairs, and managing the irregular income cycles common for writers.

Visual Artist & Designer Tax Prep

We assist painters, sculptors, and graphic designers in tracking material costs, gallery commissions, and shipping expenses to ensure your art business remains profitable.

Creative Business Formation

We help you transition from a hobby to a business. Our services include setting up a corporation and forming an entity, which protects your personal assets and legitimizes your creative work.

Intellectual Property Valuation

Help you understand the financial value of your copyrights, trademarks, and catalog for long-term asset planning.

How We Do What We Do

We use a variety of traditional accounting tools and techniques to create a custom solution for each client.

Since you’re unique, your needs are too, and each solution is tailored specifically to your requirements.

Our Partners

Small Business Community Network (SBCN)

Our partner, Peter Piluk, is a regular guest on the SBCN podcast. He covers a wide range of topics relevant to small businesses of all kinds. Other regular guests discuss various aspects of small business ownership, offering valuable insights.

It’s definitely worth subscribing and listening to, or even watching.

For subscription options visit the podcast home page here.

Contact Us

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like help with your personal taxes or business.

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