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You oversee crews, vehicles and equipment, seasonal demand, customer contracts, fuel costs, invoices, and taxes. If you're in the pest control business, or junk pick-up, snow removal, or a general property maintenance company, you need to make sure your finances match what is going on in the field.<\/p>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"ps-hero-ctas\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/online-accountant.ca\/contact\/\" class=\"ps-btn\">Book a Consultation\r\n              <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n           \r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n       \r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- ================= INTRO (already folded into hero \u2014 none needed) ================= -->\r\n \r\n<section class=\"cc-intro\">\r\n     <style>\r\n    .cc-intro{ background:#EFEFEF; }\r\n    .cc-intro-inner{ max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }\r\n  \r\n  <\/style>\r\n    <div class=\"cc-inner cc-intro-inner\">\r\n       <p>Online Accountant offers cloud accounting, bookkeeping and tax solutions to property service companies in Canada. We help you see where your money goes, plan taxes before they get in your way and make better choices with numbers that you can trust.<\/p>\r\n      \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  <!-- ================= FROM PEST CONTROL TO SNOW REMOVAL ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-text-section\" style=\"background:#fff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-text-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Runs on the Field<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>From Pest Control to Snow Removal<br> Your Business Runs on the Field<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">No business, especially a property maintenance company, is 9 to 5.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">The pest control company might have contracts that are repeated, costs of chemicals and equipment, wages for the technicians and service vehicles. The costs of a junk removal company include disposal charges, fuel, truck expenses, and variable workload. Many snow removal companies experience extremely heavy demand during the winter months, need to finance equipment, and have to deal with the expense of fuel and subcontractors; for a company that performs property maintenance, landscaping, seasonal projects, exterior maintenance and recurring commercial contracts, these can be bundled together.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Landscaping and seasonal maintenance of properties are included in the services to buildings and dwellings sector by Statistics Canada. It does include seasonal property maintenance, including snow ploughing in winter, and landscaping in other seasons.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">One of the significant financial challenges is that of seasonality. Expenses for equipment, vehicles, labour and insurance may be constant, while revenue could spike during a specific season.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Then there is tax. When your fuel, equipment, commercial insurance, advertising, salaries, repairs and motor vehicle expenses are within the scope of the CRA's requirements, they can impact taxable business income. Records of business use are a requirement for vehicle deductions as well.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">This is where accountancy assistance becomes valuable and seeing an accountant who has an understanding of how your business operates is an advantage.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= SOFTWARE ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-text-section\" style=\"background:#EFEFEF;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-text-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Connected Systems<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>Your Software Should Connect<br> the Office to the Job Site<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Property service companies are gaining a greater reach into the digital world. Everything from scheduling to invoicing, customer management, estimates, payments and accounting can occur on a variety of platforms.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">You may be employing a tool for field service and payment, such as Jobber, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Yardbook, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Stripe or Square, to handle various aspects of the business.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">All of this data should not be isolated in your accounting system.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Online Accountant's cloud-based solutions help to simplify your finances and provide you with cleaner books and more valuable reporting.<\/p>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Online Accountant is a Xero Gold Partner Champion and QuickBooks Online Elite Partner and can help businesses create an accounting workflow around the tools they utilize.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-tag-row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cre8tivetesting.com\/online-accountants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/property-maintenance-logos.svg\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n   \r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= FINANCIAL PRESSURE ACROSS SERVICES ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-sub\" style=\"background:#fff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-sub-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">By Service Line<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>The Financial Pressure Looks <br>Different Across Property Services<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-sub-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Pest Control Businesses<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Recurring service contracts can generate fixed revenue, but profitability requires technician labour, vehicles, chemicals and equipment, insurance, and customer acquisition costs.<\/p>\r\n          <p>We support your revenue and cost tracking by service line, recurring revenue tracking and margin identification.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Junk Removal Companies<\/h3>\r\n          <p>There are costs associated with each job besides labour. 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The cost of trucks, plows, salt, maintenance and labour can be a big expense beforehand or throughout the season, and the income can be received under contract, invoice or completed work.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Well done to those of you who have done a good job of preparing for the lean periods through good accounting, rather than finding a lack of cash at the end of the season!<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Property Maintenance Businesses<\/h3>\r\n          <p>If a business is providing lawn care, landscaping, seasonal services, exterior maintenance and other services to properties, there can be a huge difference in profitability between the various services.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The right reporting can highlight which contracts, crews and services are delivering healthy margins.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= ACCOUNTING THAT HELPS YOU KEEP MORE ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-text-section\" style=\"background:#EFEFEF;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-text-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Tax &amp; Compliance<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>Accounting That Helps You <br>Keep More of What You Earn<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Bookkeeping is a first step only.  The business value of financial records for a property maintenance company is that it equates to more effective tax and business decisions.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= 4 TAX SUB-TOPICS ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-sub\" style=\"background:#fff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-sub-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-sub-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Tax Planning Before Year-End<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Finding out your tax liability at the last minute can result in a cash crunch.<\/p>\r\n          <p>We assist you in planning throughout the year by analyzing profitability, expenses, owner compensation, capital purchases and other issues that impact your tax situation.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>GST\/HST Management<\/h3>\r\n          <p>If your business is registered for GST\/HST, you must properly record the numbers from customers and the tax on eligible business purchases.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Eligible for input tax credits if you pay GST\/HST on operating and capital costs, based on accounting method and circumstances. Helping to ensure your GST\/HST records are in order and your remittances are on schedule.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Finding Legitimate Deductions<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Vehicles, fuel, repairs, equipment, insurance, advertising, wages and the rest of the costs of running a business can be large items for property service businesses.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Capital cost allowance and other rules typically govern capital purchases, whereas reasonable current expenses that are incurred to earn business income are covered by the CRA. We can point out and classify eligible expenses, ensuring that you aren't forfeiting legitimate tax deductions.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-sub-card\">\r\n          <h3>Owner Compensation &amp; Year-End Planning<\/h3>\r\n          <p>With an expanding business, it's more than just the amount of money the business generated.<\/p>\r\n          <p>It is also about how to extract cash when it is needed, when big purchases are made, how much cash to keep and how your compensation fits into your overall tax plan. We help you think about these decisions before the year ends, not after the numbers are in.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= KNOW THESE NUMBERS ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-kpi\" style=\"background:#EFEFEF;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-kpi-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Financial KPIs<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>Know These Numbers Before<br> They Become Problems<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;max-width: 780px; margin:0 auto 26px auto;\">One should know more about a property maintenance company than what their bank account holds. Online Accountant can assist you in keeping track of the monetary KPIs that matter:<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-def-grid\">\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Direct labour &amp; operating margin<\/h3><p>Are direct labour &amp; operating costs covered by the prices of your services?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Labour cost percentage<\/h3><p>What percentage of the revenue is being spent on technicians, seasonal workers and crews?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Cost per crew\/technician<\/h3><p>Which teams are bringing in the most money?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Job profitability<\/h3><p>What are the most profitable jobs and service types?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Vehicle and equipment costs<\/h3><p>Are your trucks and machinery earning their keep?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Fuel cost per job<\/h3><p>Particularly important for junk removal and snow removal.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Recurring revenue<\/h3><p>What percentage of the income is received as a result of maintenance and pest-management contracts?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Accounts receivable<\/h3><p>How fast is the collection of commercial customers' accounts?<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:#fff;grid-column:1 \/ -1;\" class=\"ps-def-card\"><h3>Seasonal cash flow<\/h3><p>Do you have enough cash to cover bills in less busy times of the year?<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p style=\"max-width:760px; margin:26px auto 0 auto; text-align:center;\">These numbers are not just a monthly task of accounting but a tool for management.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= WHO IS THIS BEST SUITED FOR ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-text-section\" style=\"background:#fff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-text-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Who This Is For<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>Who Is Online Accountant Best Suited For?<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Our services are particularly well suited to:<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-check-list\">\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Businesses that provide services to owner-operated property who require financial advice, but do not have an accountant on staff.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Newly formed startups and businesses establishing accounting &amp; tax systems correctly from the get-go.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Companies that have scaled up to 5-50 employees and are no longer using basic bookkeeping.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Multi-crew service companies looking to gain better visibility of labour, vehicle and job profitability.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Seasonal businesses that require forward-thinking cash-flow and tax planning.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Existing companies seeking cleaner books, better reporting and a more strategic tax approach.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\">Whether local or multi-country in Canada, our model will allow you to interact with your accounting team without having to be in a physical office.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= WHAT WE CAN HANDLE ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-text-section\" style=\"background:#EFEFEF;\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner ps-text-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">Our Services<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>What We Can Handle for Your<br> Property Service Business<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;\">Online Accountant can support the financial side of your operation with:<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-check-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Cloud bookkeeping and financial reporting<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Business and personal tax filing<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Actively planning for taxes and taking advantage of ways to save on them<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Tracking and filing GST\/HST.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Payroll and payroll remittances<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Accounts payable and accounts receivable<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Bank and credit-card reconciliations<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Profitability reporting of jobs and services<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Year-end accounting<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Owner compensation planning<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Financial forecasting and cash-flow planning<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Accounting-system setup and cleanup<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ps-check-item\" style=\"grid-column:1 \/ -1;\"><div class=\"ps-check-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 13l4 4 10-10\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>Business advisory and growth planning<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\">We're just trying to keep your properties, customers and crews moving and provide you with financial clarity.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= CTA CLOSING ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-cta\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner\">\r\n      <h2>Turn Better Numbers into a<br> Better-Run Business<\/h2>\r\n      <p>When you set up a property maintenance business, you didn't do it to spend your evenings reconciling transactions or to fret about your next tax check.<\/p>\r\n      <p>When it comes to the finances, let Online Accountant take care of that, so you can concentrate on your customers, crews and growth.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Cloud accounting offers more than up-to-date books. It offers you CPA oversight and proactive tax planning. You will gain an understanding of the state of your business and where you can take it next.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Looking for a financial solution to your property service business? Please call Online Accountant today for a consultation.<\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/online-accountant.ca\/contact\/\" class=\"ps-btn\">Contact Online Accountant\r\n        <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\" stroke=\"#DC5756\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= FAQ ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"ps-faq faq-questions\" id=\"ps-faqs\">\r\n    <div class=\"ps-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ps-faq-head\">\r\n        <div class=\"ps-kicker-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\"><span class=\"ps-kicker-tick\"><\/span><span class=\"txt\">FAQs<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ps-faq-list\">\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"ps-faq-item\">\r\n          <summary>Do you provide accounting services for pest control, junk removal and snow removal companies?\r\n            <span class=\"ps-faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\" stroke=\"#DC5756\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"ps-faq-body\">Yes. Online Accountant can assist property service businesses in Canada such as pest control, junk removal, snow removal or landscaping and property maintenance.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"ps-faq-item\">\r\n          <summary>Can you help my seasonal snow removal business with tax planning?\r\n            <span class=\"ps-faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\" stroke=\"#DC5756\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"ps-faq-body\">Yes. There's a lot that can be gained from planning ahead for seasonal enterprises. Before year-end, we can assist you in reviewing your anticipated income and expenses, equipment purchases, owner compensation and cash flow to be better prepared for your year-end tax obligations.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n\r\n        <details class=\"ps-faq-item\">\r\n          <summary>Can you help property maintenance businesses manage GST\/HST?\r\n            <span class=\"ps-faq-chevron\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\" stroke=\"#DC5756\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"ps-faq-body\">Yes. We will assist with tracking GST\/HST, keeping supporting records, preparing GST\/HST returns and determining eligible input tax credits, if applicable. 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