T4 / T4A Filing Services for Ontario Businesses
All Canadian businesses are required to send out T4 and T4A forms to their employees and recipients respectively at the same time, and sending out the wrong form to the wrong people is definitely not something to be taken lightly. Our T4 and T4A Filing Services are specifically aimed at doing things right from the start – correct classification of the forms, correct information, and correct filing.
- T4 and T4A forms issued for each recipient correctly
- T4 Summary Preparation compared with your remittances
- Employee vs Contractor Classification confirmed
- Electronic filing of the forms before the February deadline
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Affordable T4 Filing Services and Slip Preparation in Ontario
Affordable T4 Slip Preparation needs to stand for far more than just entering the figures into the form. All T4 slips are supposed to be reflective of how much money has been forwarded to the CRA on account of CPP, EI, and income tax deductions during the year and whatever difference exists between the payroll information and the information reflected on the T4 slips will definitely catch the eye of the CRA.
We provide you with a flat fee T4 Slip Preparation for your business at all parts of Toronto and Greater Toronto Area ensuring your reconciliation of payroll for the whole year before issuing T4 slips.
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Why Do Businesses Forget T4A Filing Services But Not Their T4s?
While most businesses remember that they need to file T4 forms, they forget that they are also required to file their T4A Filing Services forms. The latter cover such cases as commissions paid to contractors, service fees, scholarships, and retirement allowances; however, none of them counts as employment income that would be reported in T4. Businesses making regular payments to contractors but failing to file T4A forms is a very frequent error that we discover during our year-end review process.
Determining whether a business needs to file T4 or T4A depends on Employee vs. contractor classification, because, in case of an audit, the CRA may consider your contractor to be an employee if he or she works for set hours, using your business equipment and receiving direct supervision, and that would result in additional costs.
T4 and T4A Filing Services We Provide
T4 Filing Services: Preparation & Filing of T4 Slips
- Preparation of T4 slips for all employees earning more than $500 during the year
- Accurate report of the earned income, deductions and taxable benefits
- Filing of T4s via the electronic system of the CRA
- Provision of T4 slips to the employees within the deadline
T4A Filing Services: Preparation & Filing of T4A Slips
- Preparation of T4A slips for contracts, commissions and fee-for-service payments
- Report accurately scholarships, retirement allowances and other applicable payments
- Determination of what payments require T4A slips
- File along with the T4s on time
T4 Summary Preparation
- Comparing total amount of T4s with remittances made during the year
- Preparation of T4 summary filed along with T4 slips
- Identification and rectification of discrepancies before filing
- The total must tally with that of CRA
Employee vs Contractor Classification
- Analysis of working arrangements based on the criteria laid out by the CRA
- Detection of potential for misclassification before reassessment
- Advice on the future correction of any classification
- Documentation to back up your classification decisions
Amendment of Slip Submission
- Fixing the mistakes made during the filing of T4 or T4A slips
- Coordinating with the CRA in the amendment of slips
- Reissuing amended slips to respective employees or contractors
- Settling the identified discrepancies in your filings
Payroll Reconciliation Year Round
- Continuous monitoring all year round making the year end easy
- Reconciliation of your payroll data and your remittance
- Detection of potential problems in classification or reporting
- Efficient T4/T4A filing season as a result
Why Choose Beta Taxes for T4 and T4A Filing Services
Discovery
We know your staff members - employees, contractors and other slip recipients – before we begin planning.
Evaluation
We reconcile your entire year of payrolls and payments with the amounts remitted to the CRA.
Strategy Session
We check the applicable slips for each recipient and bring up any classification issues.
Ongoing Support
We prepare, file and distribute the slips on time, as well as provide assistance in case of any necessary changes afterwards.
Serving T4 and T4A Filing Clients Across Ontario & Canada
No matter where your business is located, our team offers you Business Advisory Services through cloud computing technology, regardless of where your location is based. Come visit us personally or at our office in Ontario, Canada, or you can also contact us virtually or from anywhere in Canada-
Case Studies
Capital Gain Reporting for an Investor Selling Stock Positions
Problem: The individual investor, who had sold some of his stock positions during the year, was uncertain as to how he should calculate his adjusted cost base and report the capital gain.
Solution: We compared his T5008 forms with his brokerage account statement, calculated his correct adjusted cost base for previous investments, and properly reported the gain using Schedule 3.
- Capital gain recorded correctly by Schedule 3
- Cost basis determined correctly and validated
- Paperwork strong enough to pass any CRA inquiry
Tax Joint Filing for a Newly Married Couple in Toronto
Problem: The couple was married during the middle of the year and did not realise that the way in which they filed taxes was different – from eligible credits transfer to what one of the spouses' tuition amounts could help the other.
Solution: The two returns were looked at simultaneously, and we figured out which credits should be transferred between the two and how the two should file in conjunction with one another.
- Both returns filed successfully as a paired couple
- Credits allocated to the more worthy spouse
- The couple is now aware about joint filing after marriage
Claiming Tuition and Relocation Expenses for a Graduate Student in Waterloo
Problem: The student moved for his work experience but was unsure whether his relocation expenses could be claimed as a deduction or how he should claim the unused tuition amount.
Solution: It involved evaluating the circumstances surrounding his relocation based on the eligibility requirements of the CRA and computing his deductible amount, as well as organising his years of unused tuition credits.
- Return prepared correctly with relocation expense deduction
- Tuition credits unused properly documented and categorized
- Student ready for using credits carried forward in the future
First-Time Home Buyers Credit for a Couple Buying a House in Milton
Problem: A couple that had just bought their first house did not know which credits and withdrawals they qualified for, one being the withdrawal from their RRSPs under the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP).
Solution: We verified whether they could apply for the first-time home buyers credit and reported their HBP withdrawal.
- Claimed first time home buyers credit in full
- HBP repayment amount accurately indicated
- Payment plan clearly established for future filings
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I had a great experience with at Beta Taxes CPA. He explained a complex CRA trucking issue in very simple terms and helped me understand the risks and the right way to move forward. Very knowledgeable, patient, and practical. If you are a trucker or small business owner looking for clear tax advice, I highly recommend Beta Taxes.
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Beta Taxes CPA provided excellent support for our business tax and CRA compliance needs. Their team is knowledgeable, proactive, and very responsive. They explained CRA requirements clearly, identified tax-saving opportunities, and handled filings accurately and on time. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Beta Taxes CPA for reliable business tax and CRA support.
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Alex has been so amazing! I sold my home shortly after moving to the UK on a temporary visa and it was so stressful navigating the Canadian tax system. Even from afar – across the world, Alex took his time walking me through what I need to do, advised me on next steps, and how he can help me through calls on Whatsapp and email. I received the letter I needed from him to proceed with the closing of my Canadian home sale. Thank you so much to Alex and the team for your guidance and help! I appreciate it so very much 😊.
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FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a T4 slip differ from a T4A?
The T4 slip includes the earnings of an employee including salary or statutory deductions. The T4A slip includes all other kinds of payments such as commissions to a contractor, fee for services, scholarship, and retirement allowance of people who are not your employees.
When are T4 and T4A slips due?
They are both due on or before the last day of February of the year following the calendar year covered by the slip, regardless of whether filed in paper or electronic format.
Should I issue T4A to all my contractors?
Generally, you must issue a T4A if your contractor received more than $500 in fees for services. We will verify your payments to make sure you do what you need to do.
What will happen to me if I issue the wrong type of slip?
When there is misclassification of workers, where an individual who is treated as a contractor but actually works as an employee receives a T4A, then CRA will reassess for the CPP and EI that must be deducted, as well as the issuance of a T4 slip.
What will be the penalty for filing a T4/T4A slip late?
The amount of penalty will be determined based on the number of slips to file and their lateness, and it ranges from $100 to $7,500.
How does employee vs contractor classification work for T4 filing?
CRA examines aspects such as whether the person works his/her own hours, uses his/her own tools, and is independent vs. integrated within your company. We will compare your work arrangement with the above factors.
Can we amend T4 and/or T4A that has been issued with mistakes?
Yes – amendment slip filing allows correction of errors made in previously filed T4s or T4As, which may require issuance of the new version of the T4/T4A.
Is T4 Summary Preparation separate from the individual T4 slips?
Not quite – the T4 Summary is filed along with your T4 slips but it is not meant to be used to provide the same information as a T4/T4A slip; rather, it summarizes all your T4 amounts and reconciles them with your tax remittances throughout the year.
Do you offer year-end T4/T4A filing services separately or only in combination with the entire payroll services?
Both – sometimes our clients ask for year-end T4/T4A filing services alone, other times it is included in our Payroll Services.
What information do you need to file our T4s and T4As?
Your payroll and contractor payment records for the entire year and your remittance history with the CRA. We will verify the details depending on your employees and contractors' situation.
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