Running a dental practice means managing staff, suppliers, associates and a lot of paperwork. HJ Wu & Company Inc. (CPA) keeps the financial side clear so you can focus on your patients.
What does HJ Wu & Company Inc. do for dental practices?
- Monthly bookkeeping and clear financial statements
- Payroll for your hygienists, assistants and front-desk team, plus payroll tax returns
- A GST review of exempt versus taxable services
- Corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns
- Budgeting and forecasting for equipment and growth
- Work inside the accounting software you already use
Do dentists charge GST?
Basic dental treatment is generally GST-exempt. Cosmetic services, such as teeth whitening, are generally taxable unless medically required. Since exempt services limit input tax credits, the GST you pay on rent, equipment and supplies may become a cost. The CRA also ended its long-standing arrangement with the Canadian Dental Association: for fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2025, dentists claim credits based on actual use, and no credit is allowed when 90% or more of a cost is used for exempt activities. Read the full GST guide for BC health practitioners.
What about associates and shared costs?
When associates pay the practice for space, staff or equipment, the way those charges are set up affects GST. The CRA looks closely at these arrangements, so put them in writing and have your accountant review them.
Does the Employer Health Tax apply to a dental practice?
Only when BC remuneration is above the $1 million exemption, and employers under common control share one exemption. See the Employer Health Tax guide.
How do I get started?
Call 604-636-1862 or send a message. The firm starts with an initial consultation and a needs assessment, then builds a plan around your goals.
Talk to HJ Wu & Company Inc.
Phone: 604-636-1862
Email: inquiry@hjwucpa.com
512 - 938 Howe Street, Vancouver
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Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. handles bookkeeping, payroll, GST questions, tax filing and financial reporting for dentists and dental practices in Vancouver and across BC, including practices with associates, hygienists and front-office staff. Call 604-636-1862 or email inquiry@hjwucpa.com to talk it through.
Basic dental treatment is generally GST-exempt, while cosmetic services such as teeth whitening are generally taxable unless medically required. Because exempt services limit input tax credits, and the CRA changed how dentists claim credits for fiscal years starting in 2025, it pays to review your setup. HJ Wu & Company Inc. can do that review with you.
Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. helps growing businesses build a reliable payroll system with proper controls, and prepares the payroll tax returns on time to avoid penalties. If payroll has started to eat your week, reach out to HJ Wu & Company Inc. and hand it off.
It starts with an initial consultation, then a needs assessment, and then HJ Wu & Company Inc. builds a plan around your goals. Cost depends on what you need, whether that's a one-time tax return or ongoing bookkeeping and payroll, so the firm quotes after learning about your situation. Call 604-636-1862 or email inquiry@hjwucpa.com to book your consultation.