Accountant for real estate brokers
You sell properties, we handle the rest: GST/QST on your commissions, deductible expenses, tax instalments and your annual return. One fixed price, one point of contact and personal advice all year, in English or French.
Special offer for incorporated brokers. Self-employed broker: fixed price on quote.
A personal consultation, and someone to guide you
With us, you are never alone with your numbers. Every broker gets advice that fits their situation.
A consultation to start right
We review your situation with you: income, expenses, taxes, instalments and whether to incorporate. You leave with a clear plan.
Advice all year
Before you buy a car, switch agencies or incorporate, call us. We guide you to the right decision.
Deadlines flagged ahead of time
GST/QST, tax instalments, returns: we remind you before each date so nothing catches you off guard.
What we do for you
A broker is self-employed, with income that changes from month to month. We keep everything in order so you have nothing to watch.
GST/QST on your commissions
Registration, returns and refunds of the tax you pay on your expenses. We track the deadlines for you.
Deductible expenses
Vehicle, marketing, photos, phone, home office, desk fees: every eligible expense is sorted and claimed.
Tax instalments
We calculate your instalments to the CRA and Revenu Québec to avoid interest and the April surprise.
Annual tax return
Your business income and personal return, federal and Quebec, prepared and filed for you.
Monthly bookkeeping
On QuickBooks Online: your commissions and expenses are current every month, and you can see your numbers anytime.
Incorporation
Should you incorporate? We compare your situation with and without a corporation before you decide.
Expenses brokers often forget
They qualify when they are incurred to earn your brokerage income and you keep the receipts.
Mileage between showings
Tracked in a logbook, the business use of your vehicle lowers your taxes every year.
Desk and banner fees
Fees paid to your agency are part of your business expenses.
Photos, virtual tours and staging
The cost of marketing a listing is an advertising expense.
Dues and professional insurance
Annual fees tied to your licence, liability insurance and mandatory continuing education.
Phone, internet and software
The business share of your cell phone, subscriptions and tools.
Home office
Part of your home costs, if you meet the CRA and Revenu Québec conditions.
Client meals and gifts
Partly deductible, within set limits: keep the bill and the client's name.
Accounting fees
Fees for your bookkeeping and tax return preparation are deductible.
Real estate broker: should you incorporate?
In Quebec, a real estate broker can now practise through a business corporation, under the conditions set by the OACIQ.
It is not worth it for everyone. A corporation costs more to run (bookkeeping, corporate return), and the benefit depends mostly on how much of your income you can leave in the company.
We compare both scenarios with your real numbers: total tax, salary or dividends, and running costs. You decide knowing what it changes.
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“…I’ve always been very satisfied with their service. They are fast, efficient, and clear in everything they do!”
New monthly clients
One month free, and free setup
Launch offer: for every new client who signs by January 31, 2027.
For new bookkeeping or full-package clients. Catch-up of past years is quoted separately.
Questions
Do I need to register for GST/QST as a real estate broker?
Yes, once your taxable revenue goes over $30,000 in four consecutive calendar quarters. You can also register earlier to recover the tax you pay on your expenses. We handle the registration and the returns for you.
What expenses can I deduct as a broker?
Expenses incurred to earn your commissions: vehicle (with a logbook), advertising and listing marketing, desk fees, phone, software, dues, insurance and training. The rules differ by expense: we check each one.
Can a real estate broker incorporate in Quebec?
Yes, under the conditions set by the OACIQ. Before you do, we compare your situation with and without a corporation to see whether the tax savings outweigh the extra costs.
How much do your services cost for a broker?
For an incorporated broker, our services start at $150 per month, a special offer for brokers only. For a self-employed broker, the price depends on your situation: request a quote and we send you a fixed price before we start.
I'm behind on my books. Is it too late?
No. We catch up from your bank statements and commission statements. Catch-up for past years is priced separately, before we start.