Being self-employed in any industry does have its challenges, and when it comes to the self-employed hairdresser this certainly holds true. It is a great profession to be in and although it is highly competitive there seems to be lots of room for growth for those that want to work for themselves. It also means utilizing the business sense when it comes to the accounting needs and for Toronto hairdressers one of the best resources to rely on is Toronto Accountants for the Hairdressing Business.
Many hair stylists are not too sure how they really want to go about their self-employed business. There are lots of options available. Some prefer to rent out a chair in a well-known and established salon while others have the extra space in their home to be able to set up a small personalized business there.
If you are in the beauty industry and your primary services are those of a hair stylist you not only have to consider the best location where you can build a good clientele, you also have to look at it from the financial view as it pertains to your best tax alternatives and incorporate some tax planning.
No matter which choice you make when it comes to the end of the year and it’s time to do your taxes your first though is to turn to the CRA guides to see what category you come under. You may not be sure if you are considered a self-employed individual, or a professional. Or would you be classed as an employee or tradesperson? This can get pretty confusing and making the wrong choice of classification can lead you to doing your taxes wrong. It is well worth using the services of a Toronto accountant to do your taxes for you.
One of the big mistakes that many self-employed individuals make and is a common one amongst hairdressers is that they don’t give much thought to their taxes throughout the year until it comes tax time. AN accountant for small businesses in Toronto will give you insight as to how to keep track of your income and expenses which you may not have a great deal of knowledge about. There may be many expenses available to you that you can claim, but if you are not aware of these then chances are you won’t keep the receipts necessary to provide proof of expenses.
You can also talk to your Toronto tax expert about the options you have in your line of work and what would provide the best tax advantages for you in your particular situation. For example, if you work from home then there are some additional expenses you may be able to claim. Then it may turn out that it’s more advantageous for you to rent a chair, or ultimately work as an employee for a period of time.
As a Toronto Account I offer accounting services Toronto to many different industries that are of comprised of small to medium business entities. I would be pleased to discuss your hairdressing accounting needs with you. Just give me a call at (416)398-1700 .