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Blue Ocean Professional Corporation
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Accounting for cleaning & maintenance companies

Commercial and residential cleaning, janitorial and maintenance companies: crew payroll, contracts and HST.

PayrollCrew pay runs, source deductions and T4s, every pay period
ContractorsWorker status reviewed so you aren't caught with back payroll
HSTCharged on contracts and claimed back on supplies and vehicles
WHAT WE HANDLE

The work that comes with your industry.

Crew payroll

Hourly and salaried staff paid accurately, with remittances on time.

Employee or contractor

Worker status reviewed and set up correctly from the start.

Contract billing

Recurring contracts invoiced and tracked so nothing slips.

GST/HST

Returns prepared from your invoices, with input tax credits on supplies and equipment.

Vehicles and equipment

Vans and equipment claimed through capital cost allowance.

Pricing larger contracts

Job costing so you know your margin before you bid.

COMMON QUESTIONS

What cleaning clients ask us

Can I pay my cleaners as subcontractors?

Only if they genuinely run their own business. If you set schedules, supply equipment and direct the work, the CRA may see them as employees. We review your setup.

When do I need to register for HST?

Once taxable revenue passes $30,000 in a calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters. Some businesses register sooner to claim input tax credits.

How should I price larger contracts?

We build job costing from your real labour and supply costs, so you can see the margin before you bid.

Ready for an accountant who knows your industry?

Mississauga, ON · St. Petersburg, FL · info@blueocean.tax

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