Markham is a major centre for technology companies, engineering firms, and import-export businesses in York Region, and it is where I began my public accounting career at BDO. I work with Markham founders, incorporated consultants, and families on corporate tax, multi-currency bookkeeping, and Canada-US cross-border filings.
Supporting Markham's tech corridors and business districts
From the Highway 7 and Highway 404 tech corridor, Downtown Markham, and Warden Avenue to commercial hubs in Unionville, Cornell, Milliken, and Buttonville, Markham businesses often deal with multi-currency revenue, software subscriptions, contractor payments, and US customers. Having started at BDO in Markham and later helped scale a Silicon Valley investment platform, I set up clean cloud bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero, prepare T2 corporate tax returns and CSRS 4200 compilation financial statements, and coordinate SR&ED schedules and capital cost allowance claims. For IT and engineering contractors in Angus Glen, Berczy Village, Wismer, and Cachet, I model salary-versus-dividend compensation and handle payroll and HST/GST. When a Markham company sells into the United States or a resident holds US citizenship or US stock compensation (RSUs, ESPPs), I prepare coordinated Canada-US returns. All fees are confirmed in writing and are plus HST.
Who I work with in Markham
- Technology startups, SaaS companies, and e-commerce sellers in Downtown Markham, Buttonville, and the Highway 404 corridor
- Incorporated IT, software, and engineering consultants in Unionville, Berczy Village, Angus Glen, and Cornell
- Wholesale, import-export, and distribution businesses operating in both CAD and USD
- Founders and professionals with US customers, US equity compensation, or US Form 1040 filing obligations
Services for Markham clients
- Corporate tax (T2) and Management Consulting & Advisory
- Canada-US cross-border tax and Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Compilation engagements (CSRS 4200) and HST/GST
- Canada-US tax residency checker and Fee estimator
Working together from Markham
Most Markham clients work with me remotely via video calls and my secure document upload page. If you want to meet in person, my Toronto, ON office is west along Steeles Avenue or Highway 407 and south on Bathurst Street, about 20 to 25 minutes from Unionville and Highway 404 outside rush hour.
Questions from Markham clients
How should an incorporated Markham IT consultant split salary and dividends?
Salary creates RRSP room and CPP contributions and is a deductible expense for the corporation, while dividends are paid out of after-tax corporate profits without payroll remittances. Each year I run the numbers on your actual corporate profit and household income so you can pick the mix before December 31.
My Markham company invoices US clients in USD. How does that affect HST and tax?
Most services supplied to non-resident customers outside Canada are zero-rated for GST/HST, meaning you charge 0% HST but can still claim input tax credits on your Canadian expenses. USD revenue must be converted to CAD for your T2 return, and selling or hiring in the US can also trigger US tax rules that I review with you.
Can I work with you in English or Russian?
Yes. I serve clients in English and Russian. This website is also available in Ukrainian.
This page provides general information only and is not tax or legal advice for your situation.