Account Direct blog
Plain-language bookkeeping and tax notes for Canadian and Quebec small businesses.
Snap a receipt from your phone, and your books stay up to date
No scanner, no filing cabinet, no month-end catch-up. Photograph a receipt from your phone, upload it, and your bookkeeping stays current. Here is how it works.
July 17, 2026
The shoebox of receipts is costing you more than you think
A shoebox of receipts leads to missed deductions, faded proof, and a year-end scramble. Here is what it really costs and a simpler way to keep your records.
July 16, 2026
Do I need to register for GST and QST in Quebec?
Most Quebec businesses must register for GST and QST once taxable sales pass $30,000 over four quarters. Taxi and ride-share drivers register from the first dollar.
July 15, 2026
Tradespeople: your vehicle, tools, and materials are deductible, if you keep the proof
For contractors, electricians, and plumbers, vehicle costs, tools, and job materials are deductible, but only with a receipt to back each one. Here is what to keep.
July 14, 2026
When are quarterly GST/QST returns due? (April to June)
If you file GST and QST quarterly, the April to June period is due by the end of July. Here is how quarterly GST/QST deadlines work and what happens if you file late.
July 13, 2026