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Payroll Services
We handle every part of the payroll process — calculations, deductions, remittances, and year-end slips — so your employees are paid correctly and the CRA never has reason to question you.
Why payroll is more complicated than it looks
Paying employees sounds simple — you pay them what you agreed to. But there is a lot happening behind the scenes. You are required to withhold the right amount of income tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums from every paycheque. Then you have to add your own employer contributions on top of that. And all of it has to be sent to the CRA on a strict schedule.
Miss a remittance by even one day and the CRA starts charging penalties. Get the calculations wrong and you are looking at either owing money to the government or over-deducting from your employees and owing it back to them. Neither is a position you want to be in.
Then there is year-end. Every employee needs a T4 slip by the end of February, and the CRA needs a summary filing at the same time. We take all of this off your plate so you can focus on running your business instead of managing government paperwork.
What is included
- Full-service payroll processing (bi-weekly and monthly)
- CRA payroll remittances (PD7A)
- T4, T4A, and T5 slip preparation and filing
- Record of employment preparation and submission
- WSIB and workers compensation reporting
- EHT, QPIP, and provincial payroll tax filings
- Contractor versus employee classification reviews
How it works
Once we set things up, running payroll each cycle takes minutes on your end.
01
We set up your payroll account
We register your business for a CRA payroll account if you do not already have one, and configure the payroll system with your employee details and pay schedule.
02
You confirm hours and pay each cycle
Before each pay run, you share the hours worked or confirm that salaries are unchanged. This takes a few minutes and is done through a simple online form.
03
We calculate all deductions
We calculate income tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums for each employee. Every number is checked against the current CRA rates so nothing is over or under deducted.
04
We remit to the CRA on your behalf
Payroll deductions must be sent to the CRA on a set schedule — usually monthly. We handle this automatically so you are never late and never hit with a penalty.
05
Year-end slips and filings
In February, we prepare and file all T4s, T4As, and any required provincial slips. Every employee gets their slip on time, and the CRA receives the summary filing before the deadline.
Common questions
What is a payroll remittance and why does it matter?
When you pay employees, you deduct amounts from their paycheques for income tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Employment Insurance (EI). Those deductions belong to the government — not to you. A payroll remittance is the act of sending those withheld amounts to the CRA on schedule. If you miss a remittance or send the wrong amount, the CRA charges significant penalties and daily interest. This is one of the most common and costly mistakes small business owners make.
What is a T4 and when does it need to be filed?
A T4 is the slip you give each employee at year-end summarizing how much they were paid and how much tax was withheld. Employers must issue T4s to every employee and file a summary with the CRA by the last day of February each year. Late or missing T4s result in CRA penalties. We prepare all T4s and file the summary on your behalf well before the deadline.
What is a Record of Employment (ROE) and when do I need one?
A Record of Employment is a government document you must issue whenever an employee stops working for you — whether due to layoff, resignation, leave, or termination. It tells Service Canada how much the employee earned and how many hours they worked, which determines their EI entitlement. ROEs must be submitted within five calendar days of the employee's last day of work. We handle this for you so nothing is missed or late.
What is the difference between an employee and a contractor?
An employee works under your direction and control. You withhold tax and deductions from their pay and remit them to the CRA. A contractor runs their own business, sets their own hours, and is responsible for their own tax obligations. Getting this wrong is a serious issue — if the CRA decides someone you treated as a contractor is actually an employee, you become liable for all the payroll deductions you should have withheld, plus penalties and interest. We can help you assess the relationship before it becomes a problem.
Do I need to worry about WSIB?
If you have employees in Ontario, you are likely required to register with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and make regular premium payments based on your payroll. Failing to register or under-reporting your payroll can result in back payments, interest, and fines. Other provinces have equivalent programs. We handle WSIB registration and reporting as part of our payroll service.
What is the Employer Health Tax (EHT) in Ontario?
The Employer Health Tax is a provincial payroll tax in Ontario that most employers must pay once their total annual payroll exceeds the exemption threshold (currently $1,000,000 for most businesses, though this can vary). It is calculated as a percentage of your payroll and must be remitted on a monthly or annual basis. We track this for you and make sure the correct amounts are filed on time.
Take payroll off your to-do list.
Book a free call and we will explain exactly how we would handle payroll for your business, and what it would cost.
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