Tax tips

Tax tips for mental health professionals

46 practical articles on incorporation, bookkeeping, GST/HST, personal tax and CRA updates.

Latest · Practice growth

Grants for Psychotherapists and Social Workers in Canada

There is non-repayable government money that private practices can use. Many therapists never apply because they assume grants are for tech start-ups or large…

Nov 3, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Incorporation

Therapy Clinic Office Administrator : Employee or Independent Contractor

A recent Tax Court of Canada case considered whether an office assistant (an administrator) was an employee or independent contractor (IC) for multiple chiropractor…

Read more →
Oct 5, 2026
Incorporation

The Productivity Mega Deduction: Immediate Capital Asset Write-off

The federal government has proposed a new “productivity mega deduction” that would allow for the immediate write-off of most depreciable property acquired on or…

Read more →
Sep 17, 2026
GST/HST

Do Psychotherapists Charge HST in Canada? (2026 Guide)

No, not for clinical psychotherapy. Psychotherapy and counselling therapy provided to an individual on or after June 20, 2024, are exempt from GST/HST in…

Read more →
Sep 2, 2026
Personal tax

Challenged by the CRA ? Accountant could help

A July 31, 2026 Tax Court of Canada case reviewed CRA’s denial of over $100,000 of expenses alleged to be incurred by a failed…

Read more →
Aug 20, 2026
Personal tax

Employment Expenses Denied

A June 17, 2026 Tax Court of Canada case reviewed the taxpayer’s deduction of $86,231 in fees paid to a corporation he controlled against…

Read more →
Jul 14, 2026
Personal tax

Change in Use of Property – Therapists, pay attention.

A May 29, 2026 Tax Court of Canada case reviewed whether two real estate properties were held on account of income or capital, and…

Read more →
Jun 24, 2026
Practice growth

A Practical Guide to Creating a Thriving Psychotherapy Practice

Establishing a psychotherapy practice in Ontario can be both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. As the demand for mental health services continues to rise,…

Read more →
May 3, 2026
Incorporation

Salary or Dividends: Tax Strategies For Ontario Psychotherapists

Psychotherapists who operate their practices through professional corporations (PCs) in Ontario regularly face an important decision: whether to withdraw profits as salary or as…

Read more →
Apr 7, 2026
Bookkeeping

Importance of Strong Bookkeeping for Canadian Therapists: Gross Negligence Penalties

A January 6, 2026 Tax Court of Canada case reviewed assessments of unreported revenues of over $6.4 million over two taxation years, 2013 and…

Read more →

Showing 9 of 45 more articles

Need a consultation?

Let's talk about your practice

Your first consultation is free for all prospective clients.

Contact us →(905) 273 4477