Outsource Bookkeeping
Outsource
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Live vs Outsource Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Alternative in Canada

Important: QuickBooks Live is a US-only product. Canadian businesses need a Canadian bookkeeping solution.

We're the Canadian equivalent — a real bookkeeper who handles all your transactions, files your HST/GST, and delivers CRA-ready reports by the 10th.

$500 CAD/month flatAll provincesHST/GST/PST includedCRA compliant
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Side-by-Side Comparison

QuickBooks Live vs.
a dedicated bookkeeper.

FeatureOutsource BookkeepingQuickBooks Live
Available in Canada✓ All provinces❌ US only
Monthly costCAD $500/monthUSD $300–500+
Canadian tax (HST/GST/PST)✓ All provincesNot supported
CRA compliance✓ IncludedNot applicable
Dedicated bookkeeper✓ AlwaysSometimes
CRA-ready reports✓ By the 10thLimited
Bank reconciliation✓ Done✓ Done
Catch-up bookkeeping✓ Available✓ Available
Year-end accountant handoff✓ CRA-ready packageNo
Free consultation✓ YesNo

Why Canadian Businesses Choose Us

Built for Canadian
tax law and compliance.

HST/GST/PST for Every Province

We file HST in all HST provinces, GST-only in Alberta, and GST + QST in Quebec. Each province has different rules — we know them all.

T2 Corporate & T1 Personal Prep Support

We prepare CRA-ready books so your accountant has everything needed for T2 corporate returns and T1 personal returns — saving you hours of accounting fees.

CRA Audit Support

If CRA sends a letter, we respond. We maintain audit-ready documentation and handle CRA correspondence on your behalf throughout the year.

Provincial Compliance Built In

WSIB in Ontario, WCB in Alberta and BC, CNESST in Quebec — we track all provincial compliance requirements so nothing slips through the cracks.

Month-End Close, Every Month

Bank and credit card reconciliations done monthly, discrepancies chased down, and clean CRA-ready statements delivered by the 10th — no year-end surprises.

WSIB & Workers Comp Tracking

We record WSIB and Workers' Compensation premiums in your books and keep the supporting numbers organized, so every remittance amount is backed by accurate books.

Who We Serve

Every industry,
every province.

Ontario BusinessesBC CompaniesAlberta BusinessesQuebec QST FilersE-Commerce SellersConstruction CompaniesMedical PracticesRetail StoresFreelancers & ConsultantsProperty Managers

FAQ

Common questions
answered honestly.

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$500 CAD/month flat. All provinces. CRA compliant. CRA-ready by the 10th.

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