Who We Serve
Mortgage Brokers and Agents
Bookkeeping and tax support designed for Canadian mortgage agents and brokers. Commission income does not follow a predictable schedule. Your tax obligations, however, remain consistent and require planning. We work with mortgage professionals operating as sole proprietors and corporations.
Common situations we see
- Tracking commissions from multiple brokerages or lenders
- Uncertainty about which expenses are deductible and how to document them
- Vehicle use for client and lender meetings without a compliant mileage log
- Significant year-to-year income fluctuation affecting instalments and planning
- Incorporation decision with no clear framework for evaluating the trade-offs
- Tax season handled reactively rather than with year-round structure
We provide structure, clarity, and professional judgment based on your income pattern, business structure, and planning horizon.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Organized books every month so your commission income is tracked accurately and your expenses are documented before tax season.
- Monthly transaction categorization for all bank and credit accounts
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Commission tracking against T4As and brokerage statements
- Expense monitoring throughout the year
- Monthly financial statements
- Year-end file preparation for tax filing
- Setup and maintenance in Xero or QuickBooks Online
Tax Compliance
Returns prepared and filed by a CPA who understands how mortgage commission income is structured and reported.
- T1 personal income tax return with T2125 self-employment schedule
- T2125 reconciled against T4As and commission statements
- Clawback repayments documented as business expenses
- T2 corporate tax return if incorporated
- Instalment calculations based on current-year income
- CRA correspondence support
Mortgage brokerage commissions are generally exempt from GST/HST. However, consulting or administrative fees charged to lenders may be taxable. The treatment depends on the nature of the service.
Tax Planning
Planning for mortgage brokers accounts for the variability of commission income and the timing decisions that affect what you owe.
- Incorporation analysis comparing sole proprietor and corporate structures based on income, cash flow, and provincial rates
- Vehicle and home office expense strategy with CRA-compliant documentation
- Instalment planning for variable commission income
Common questions
- Are mortgage commissions subject to GST/HST?
- Mortgage brokerage commissions are generally exempt from GST/HST under the Excise Tax Act. However, fees for consulting or administrative services to lenders may be taxable. The treatment depends on the nature of the specific service provided.
- How does variable income affect the incorporation decision?
- Income variability is one factor in the analysis. Incorporation tends to benefit brokers with consistently higher net income who can defer personal withdrawals. For brokers with irregular years, the administrative overhead of a corporation must be weighed against the tax deferral available.
- What expenses can I deduct?
- Deductible expenses typically include vehicle costs with a mileage log, home office, licensing and association dues, professional development, E&O insurance, and marketing costs. Clawback repayments when clients break mortgages early are generally deductible when paid.
- When is the filing deadline?
- The filing deadline for self-employed Canadians is June 15, 2026. Any balance owing is still due April 30, 2026.
Work with us
Licensed mortgage professional with commission income? Use the contact form to describe your situation and we will follow up directly.
Contact Teplov CPA