Real Estate & Construction
Bookkeeping and tax support for real estate professionals and construction businesses, from commission-based realtors to contractors managing multiple jobs and subcontractors.
Common challenges
What makes this industry different
- Commission income with significant business expenses to track
- Project-based costing across multiple jobs or properties
- Subcontractor payments and related reporting
- GST/HST and PST treatment on materials, labour, and services
What we watch for
Key accounting & tax concerns
- Vehicle and job-site expense tracking
- Holdback and progress billing considerations
- Payroll and subcontractor reporting obligations
- Capital gains considerations on property transactions
Relevant services
How we can help
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting that keeps your books audit-ready.
Learn moreCorporate Tax — T2
T2 corporate returns, year-end financials, and tax planning for incorporated businesses.
Learn moreGST/HST & PST
Registration, filing, and ongoing compliance for federal and BC sales tax.
Learn morePayroll
Payroll processing, remittances, and year-end filings handled accurately and on time.
Learn moreWorkflow
What working together looks like
- 01
Setup & structure review
We review whether a sole proprietorship or corporation fits your current stage, and confirm your GST/HST and PST accounts.
- 02
Job-level bookkeeping
Income and expenses are tracked with enough detail to understand profitability by project where useful.
- 03
Recurring compliance
GST/HST, PST, and payroll obligations are kept current.
- 04
Year-end & planning
Financial statements, tax filing, and forward planning wrap up the year.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes, including the interaction between federal GST/HST and BC PST that often applies to construction and trades businesses.
We can structure your bookkeeping to give you that visibility if it's useful for your business — this is discussed during onboarding.
Ready when you are
Ready to talk about your real estate & construction accounting?
Book a consultation and we'll discuss what your business needs.