Who We Help · Canada-US
Deep expertise for the two groups the border touches most.
Generalist firms serve everyone shallowly. Our practice goes deep, niche by niche — six services for every client situation. Search your niche, your service, or both.
By the AnalytIQ Accounting team · Last reviewed: August 12, 2026
Industry one
E-commerce sellers with US customers.
Marketplace or your own checkout, physical or digital — the US tax answer changes with how you sell. Five seller types, five different playbooks.
Amazon FBA Sellers
US inventory, treaty filings, marketplace math — six services shaped to FBA.
Shopify & DTC Brands
You are the merchant of record — six services shaped to DTC.
Etsy & Handmade Sellers
The platform handles less than you think — six services for makers.
Digital Products & Creators
Withholding, platforms, and launch-cycle finances — six services for creators.
Dropshippers
Thin margins need true numbers — six services for dropship operators.
Industry two
Canadians with US real estate.
Renting, hosting, wintering, flipping, or investing passively — each comes with its own withholding regime and its own way to overpay. Five owner types, five playbooks.
US Rental Property Owners
Two countries, one property — six services for cross-border landlords.
US Short-Term Rental Hosts
Platform withholding to occupancy taxes — six services for STR hosts.
Snowbirds
The US home, handled on both sides — six services for snowbirds.
Flippers & Developers
Deal-by-deal structure and books — six services for active projects.
Syndication Investors
K-1s to Canadian returns — six services for passive LPs.
Industry three
Healthcare & professional practices.
Dentists
DPC, hygiene payroll, practice-sale planning — six services for dental practices.
Physicians
MPC structuring, locums, salary-vs-dividend — six services for doctors.
Pharmacists
Rx vs front-store, inventory, staff payroll — six services for pharmacy owners.
Veterinarians
VPC, consolidator offers, associate pay — six services for vet clinics.
Optometrists
Exams plus dispensary retail — six services for optometry practices.
Industry four
Trades, transport & field services.
Cross-Border Truckers
IFTA, US drayage, driver pay — six services for owner-operators and fleets.
Construction Contractors
WIP, holdbacks, T5018s, bonding — six services for builders.
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
Job costing, apprentices, WSIB — six services for trade companies.
Farmers & Agri-Business
Cash basis, AgriStability, succession — six services for farm businesses.
Cleaning Companies
Payroll-heavy, sub-vs-employee, franchises — six services for cleaners.
Industry five
Professional services & tech.
Realtors with PRECs
Commission income, HST, PREC returns — six services for agents.
Lawyers & Law Firms
Trust accounting, PC, partner draws — six services for legal practices.
IT Consultants
PSB risk, US clients in USD — six services for incorporated contractors.
Marketing Agencies
Retainers, WIP, US clients and freelancers — six services for agencies.
SaaS & Startup Founders
SR&ED, rev rec, US sales tax — six services for tech companies.
Industry six
Creators, traders & personal services.
Content Creators
Platform income, 30% withholding fixes — six services for creators.
Day Traders & Investors
Business vs capital gains, US brokerages — six services for active traders.
Restaurant Owners
Tips payroll, POS-to-books, franchises — six services for restaurateurs.
Therapists
The GST/HST exemption change, telehealth — six services for private practice.
Gyms & Fitness Studios
Memberships, instructor status, franchises — six services for studios.
Industry seven
Auto, transport & mobility.
Car Dealerships
Floorplan interest, F&I income, US auction imports — six services for dealers.
Auto Repair & Body Shops
Parts margins, insurance work, US parts tariffs — six services for garages.
Gas Stations
Fuel margins, c-store mix, lottery accounting — six services for station owners.
Rideshare & Delivery Drivers
Platform statements, HST from dollar one, mileage — six services for drivers and fleets.
Dump Truck & Aggregate Haulers
Per-load revenue, fuel, equipment financing — six services for haulers.
Moving Companies
Crews, trucks, storage revenue, cross-border moves — six services for movers.
Car Washes & Detailing
Memberships, unattended revenue, equipment — six services for wash operators.
Airline Pilots & Flight Crews
Per-diems, treaty rules, US carrier employment — six services for flight crews.
Industry eight
Health & wellness clinics.
Chiropractors
Exempt services, associate splits, equipment — six services for chiro clinics.
Physiotherapists
OHIP, insurer and private-pay mix — six services for physio clinics.
Massage Therapists
Insurer billing, room renters, HST thresholds — six services for RMTs.
Naturopaths
Taxable services, dispensary retail — six services for NDs.
Medical Spas
Taxable vs exempt lines, injectable inventory — six services for medspas.
Dental Hygienists
Independent and mobile practice under self-initiation — six services for hygienists.
Nurses & NPs
T4 plus agency income, travel contracts — six services for nurses.
Industry nine
Care, community & education.
Daycares & Childcare Centres
CWELCC funding, wage grants, per-room costs — six services for operators.
Home Care Agencies
PSW payroll at scale, payer mix — six services for agencies.
Retirement Homes
Rent-vs-care revenue, RHRA compliance, staffing — six services for residences.
Nonprofits & Charities
Restricted funds, T3010, donor receipting — six services for the sector.
Churches & Places of Worship
Donations, clergy residence, charity returns — six services for congregations.
Private & Montessori Schools
Tuition billing, NFP vs for-profit — six services for schools.
Tutoring Centres
Sessions, packages, tutor classification — six services for education businesses.
Funeral Homes
Pre-need trusts, BAO reporting — six services for funeral directors.
Industry ten
Finance, advice & client trust accounts.
Mortgage Brokers
Commission flows, referral splits, FSRA-ready books — six services for brokers.
Financial Advisors
Commissions, trailers, corp structuring — six services for advisors.
Insurance Brokers
RIBO trust accounting, carrier commissions — six services for brokerages.
Immigration Consultants
CICC client accounts, staged retainers — six services for RCICs.
Crypto Traders & Investors
ACB per coin, business-vs-capital, T1135 — six services for crypto.
Travel Agencies
Supplier commissions, TICO trust accounts — six services for agencies.
Staffing Agencies
Temp payroll at scale, margins, licensing — six services for recruiters.
Industry eleven
Design, build & property services.
Architects
Phase billing, WIP, OAA practice rules — six services for firms.
Engineering Firms
Project WIP, SR&ED, utilization — six services for consulting engineers.
Interior Designers
Procurement markups, project billing — six services for studios.
Landscaping & Snow Removal
Seasonal revenue, crews, equipment — six services for landscapers.
Painting Contractors
Crews, quotes, WSIB — six services for painters.
Roofing Contractors
Seasonal cash flow, materials, WSIB — six services for roofers.
Excavation Contractors
Heavy equipment, job costing — six services for excavation and demo.
Canadian Landlords
Rental statements, CCA decisions, incorporation math — six services for portfolios.
Property Managers
Trust accounts, rent rolls, withholding-agent duties — six services for PMs.
Security Companies
Contract billing, guard payroll, licensing — six services for security firms.
Industry twelve
Food, drink & hospitality.
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Daily POS close, tips, thin margins — six services for cafes.
Food Trucks & Caterers
Event revenue, commissary costs, deposits — six services for mobile food.
Convenience Stores
Lottery, tobacco margins, shrink — six services for c-stores.
Grocery Stores
Zero-rated vs taxable baskets, shrink, rebates — six services for grocers.
Breweries & Distilleries
Excise duty, taproom vs wholesale, kegs — six services for craft producers.
Hotels & Motels
ADR and occupancy, OTA commissions, brand flags — six services for hoteliers.
Banquet Halls & Venues
Deposits, catering, cash controls — six services for event venues.
Wedding & Event Planners
Deposits, vendor pass-throughs — six services for planners.
Industry thirteen
Creative, media & entertainment.
Photographers & Videographers
Day rates, gear, US shoots — six services for image makers.
Film Production Companies
OFTTC/OPSTC credits, crew payroll — six services for producers.
Actors & Performers
ACTRA income, agents, US productions — six services for performers.
Musicians & DJs
Gigs, streaming royalties, US touring — six services for artists.
Dance Studios
Sessions, recitals, instructor status — six services for studios.
Authors & Self-Publishers
KDP royalties, advances, treaty rates — six services for writers.
Game Studios
OIDMTC, platform payouts, SR&ED — six services for indie studios.
Online Coaches & Consultants
Program revenue, zero-rated exports — six services for online businesses.
Premium-Content Creators
Platform payouts, zero-rating, CRA audit focus — six services, handled discreetly.
Professional Athletes
Duty-day allocation, treaty caps, RCAs — six services for athletes.
Tattoo Studios
Chair rent, deposits, convention income — six services for studios.
Industry fourteen
Retail, manufacturing & everyday services.
Franchise Owners
Royalties, ad funds, multi-unit books — six services for franchisees.
Manufacturers
Inventory, WIP, USMCA exports — six services for makers at scale.
Importers & Distributors
Customs, HS codes, duty drawback — six services for wholesale.
Vending Machine Operators
Route revenue, cashless data, machine costs — six services for operators.
Laundromats & Dry Cleaners
Coin and card revenue, equipment financing — six services for operators.
Hair Salons & Barbershops
Chair renters vs staff, tips, retail — six services for salons.
Nail Salons & Estheticians
Services plus retail, staff vs renters — six services for beauty businesses.
Cannabis Businesses
Excise duty, AGCO layers, banking — six services for licensed operators.
Industry fifteen
Renovation, outdoor & home services.
Custom Home Builders
Tarion, HST new-housing rebates, progress draws — six services for builders.
Kitchen & Bath Renovators
Deposits, change orders, showroom vs install — six services for renovation firms.
Flooring & Tile Installers
Material markups, sub crews, builder contracts — six services for flooring companies.
Window & Door Companies
Manufacturer rebates, financing sales, install crews — six services for window and door firms.
Pool & Spa Contractors
Seasonal builds, service contracts, chemical retail — six services for pool companies.
Fence & Deck Builders
Short season, lumber costs, deposits — six services for outdoor builders.
Paving & Concrete Contractors
Asphalt and concrete pricing, equipment, seasonal crews — six services for paving firms.
Tree Services & Arborists
Storm-surge revenue, equipment, WSIB-heavy payroll — six services for tree companies.
Pest Control Companies
Recurring contracts, technician routes, chemical inventory — six services for pest control.
Solar & EV Charger Installers
Incentive programs, equipment imports, financing — six services for clean-energy installers.
Industry sixteen
Allied health & specialty practices.
Orthodontists
Multi-year treatment contracts, revenue timing, DPC — six services for ortho practices.
Dental Laboratories
Manufacturing margins, dentist receivables, equipment — six services for dental labs.
Midwives
Ontario funding, practice-group expenses, self-employed status — six services for midwifery practices.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Private-pay, school contracts, exempt services — six services for SLP practices.
Occupational Therapists
Insurer and auto-claim billing, mobile practice costs — six services for OT practices.
Dietitians & Nutritionists
Exempt vs taxable, program sales, corporate contracts — six services for nutrition practices.
Audiologists & Hearing Clinics
Device retail plus clinical services, ADP claims — six services for hearing clinics.
Podiatrists & Chiropodists
Orthotics retail, insurer billing, clinic overhead — six services for foot clinics.
Acupuncturists & TCM Practitioners
Taxable services, herbal inventory, insurer receipts — six services for TCM practices.
Medical Labs & Imaging Clinics
OHIP billing cycles, equipment leases, physician partners — six services for diagnostic clinics.
Industry seventeen
Business services & brokers.
Management Consultants
Retainers, US clients, PSB risk, expense recovery — six services for consulting firms.
HR & Recruiting Consultants
Project vs retainer, contractor networks, US clients — six services for HR firms.
Paralegals
LSO trust rules, tribunal work, small-claims billing — six services for paralegal firms.
Translation & Interpretation
Per-word billing, freelancer networks, zero-rated exports — six services for language firms.
Print & Sign Shops
Job costing, equipment financing, materials inventory — six services for print shops.
Freight Brokers & 3PLs
Carrier pay, thin margins, USD lanes, cash-flow timing — six services for logistics brokers.
Customs Brokers
Duty disbursements, client trust, CARM changes — six services for brokerage firms.
Land Surveyors
Project billing, field equipment, OLS practice rules — six services for survey firms.
IT Managed Service Providers
Recurring MRR, hardware resale, vendor licensing — six services for MSPs.
Real Estate Brokerages
Commission trust, agent splits, RECO compliance — six services for brokerage owners.
Industry eighteen
Specialty retail & food shops.
Pet Groomers & Boarding
Services plus retail, daycare packages, staff — six services for pet businesses.
Florists
Perishable inventory, wire-service fees, event work — six services for flower shops.
Jewellery Stores
High-value inventory, repairs, precious-metal purchases — six services for jewellers.
Furniture & Mattress Stores
Deposits, financing promotions, delivery, imports — six services for furniture retailers.
Bakeries
Zero-rated vs taxable baked goods, early payroll, wholesale — six services for bakeries.
Butcher Shops & Meat Markets
Zero-rated basics, yield tracking, halal and specialty — six services for butchers.
Bike & Sporting Goods Shops
Seasonal inventory, service revenue, supplier terms — six services for sports retailers.
Vape & Smoke Shops
Excise stamps, provincial vape tax, age-restricted retail — six services for vape retailers.
Consignment & Thrift Stores
Consignor payouts, used-goods HST, donated inventory — six services for resale shops.
Garden Centres & Nurseries
Seasonal peaks, living inventory, farm-status questions — six services for garden retailers.
Industry nineteen
Transport, property & holding companies.
Limo & Chauffeur Services
Airport licensing, chauffeur status, vehicle financing — six services for limo companies.
Driving Schools
MTO-approved programs, instructor status, vehicle costs — six services for driving schools.
Tow Truck Operators
Ontario tow licensing, per-call revenue, storage fees — six services for towing companies.
Boat Dealers & Marinas
Floorplan, seasonal slips, storage, US imports — six services for marine businesses.
Self-Storage Facilities
Occupancy revenue, HST on storage, property vs business — six services for storage operators.
Commercial Real Estate Investors
HST on commercial rent, CAM reconciliations, holdco structures — six services for CRE owners.
Canadian Airbnb Hosts
HST at $30k, municipal MAT, principal-residence rules — six services for domestic STR hosts.
Real Estate Developers
Self-supply HST, builder rules, project financing, land inventory — six services for developers.
Holding Company Owners
Passive income, Part IV tax, inter-corporate dividends, estate planning — six services for holdcos.
Private Mortgage Lenders & MICs
Interest income, MIC rules, syndicated mortgages, FSRA — six services for private lenders.
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Why niche depth beats a generalist.
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Your situation has a playbook — not a research project billed by the hour
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