Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT) Payroll Services for Businesses
When you’re performing Ontario payroll on certain amounts, you may owe Ontario Employer Health Tax, a tax that’s separate from your usual payroll deduction responsibilities and one that many growing companies find themselves unexpectedly liable for. Beta Taxes Professional Corporation offers Ontario Employer Health Tax EHT services to help ensure you fulfill all your Employer Health Tax responsibilities.
- Registration when payroll threshold reached
- Proper filing of annual return
- Claiming wherever you’re eligible
- Monitoring compliance as payroll grows
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Affordable EHT Registration Services in Ontario
Why do we even need to avail ourselves of EHT registration services? Well, to make it clear, the registration process is not automatic; the moment your payroll reaches a certain level, you must register yourself with the Ministry of Finance, and there may be some penalties involved in case you don’t register for a tax that you don’t know about.
At Beta Taxes, we provide affordable EHT registration services in Ontario, as they will help you keep track of your payroll and automatically register yourself wherever required.
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The Reason That EHT Annual Return Filing Could Be Unexpected For Businesses Growing
Filing for EHT Annual Return is something that could easily be missed by entrepreneurs due to the fact that it is not connected in any way with your payroll remittance via the CRA. These things involve different government agencies and require a completely different set of documents, which most entrepreneurs learn only when they surpass their exemption limit.
EHT compliance in Ontario is not really a hard thing to do once all the necessary actions have been taken, but it means that you have to track your payroll in connection with the threshold.
Employer Health Tax Services We Provide
EHT Registration
- Registration with the Ontario Ministry of Finance for EHT where required
- Determination of the period when your payroll exceeds the limit
- Proper set-up of your EHT account from the very beginning
- Coordination of your payroll and CRA accounts
Preparation and Filing of Annual EHT Return
- Calculation of your EHT based on your Ontario payroll
- Preparation and filing of your annual return
- Comparison of the return against your annual payments
- Reporting based on your payroll activity
Filing of an Exemption Claim
- Determination of your eligibility for EHT exemption
- Exemption claim filing for the years when you do not have to pay the tax
- Advice on the employer-related requirements of exemption eligibility
- Mistaken assumption that your business is exempt and no need to claim exemption
EHT Installment Planning
- Calculation of amount for installments of large employers
- Separate record of installment due dates from annual filing dates
- Synchronizing installments with annual reconciliation
- Avoiding interest penalties for underpayment of installments
Multi-Year EHT Catch-Up
- Payroll history evaluation for any missed registration/file
- Filing of all past-due EHT filings
- Coordination with the Ministry of Finance to resolve penalties if any
- Getting back to the compliance of EHT
Ongoing Monitoring of EHT Compliance
- Year-on-year monitoring of payroll against the new threshold
- Warning that your business is approaching the stage of becoming exempt and non-exempt
- Coordination with associated employers if required
- A clear way back into current EHT compliance
Why Choose Beta Taxes for Employer Health Tax Filing
Discovery
We study your payroll from Ontario in order to determine whether you are already registered for EHT or almost there.
Evaluation
We assess your past payroll history and associated employers in order to determine which exemptions could be applied to you.
Strategy Session
We confirm your registration status and ensure that you stay up to date with your filings.
Ongoing Support
We take care of your filings each year and monitor your payroll in relation to the threshold.
Why Choose Beta taxes for Employer Health Tax (EHT) Ontario Services
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I’m a realtor in Canada, and working with Beta Taxes CPA Canada has been a great experience. They have a strong understanding of real estate–specific tax matters, including commissions, expenses, GST/HST implications, and long-term tax planning. Anmol and the team are extremely professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. They not only advised on my tax filing on time, but also provided valuable consultancy to help optimize my tax position and stay compliant. They explain things clearly and genuinely look out for their clients’ best interests.
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I’m a realtor in Canada, and working with Beta Taxes CPA Canada has been a great experience. They have a strong understanding of real estate–specific tax matters, including commissions, expenses, GST/HST implications, and long-term tax planning. Anmol and the team are extremely professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. They not only advised on my tax filing on time, but also provided valuable consultancy to help optimize my tax position and stay compliant. They explain things clearly and genuinely look out for their clients’ best interests.
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FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Employer Health Tax (EHT) and who is responsible for it?
It is a payroll tax charged by the Government of Ontario on those employers who have a payroll exceeding the annual exemption in Ontario. This is not the source deduction to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Do I Need to Register Right after Hiring Employees?
No, it is not necessary. You will need to register only if your Ontario payroll is above the limit for exemption, irrespective of the number of employees you hire.
What is EHT Exemption Qualification?
Even when your organization qualifies for the EHT exemption, you still need to file the return in order to qualify for the exemption. Otherwise, assuming your exemption status may cause you some difficulties in the future.
When Do I Need to File an Annual EHT Return?
Usually, you need to file by March 15 of the next calendar year if your organization has an obligation to file an annual EHT return; except in cases where large employers having the monthly/quarterly installment obligations have filing due dates all through the year.
What about the Multiple Associated Companies and EHT Exemption?
The multiple associated employer rules imply that the EHT exemption can be apportioned among associated employers and affect your eligibility for the exemption.
Could you assist me if I have never registered for EHT, but I should have done so?
Yes — this is a fairly common issue for rapidly growing companies. We will analyse your payroll data to understand when your registration should have been made, and then assist in catching up with the Ministry of Finance.
Will I be making EHT instalment payments over the course of the year?
For larger companies, payment is made not at the year-end, but through monthly instalments. The calculation of these is separate from the annual return preparation.
Is EHT filing and CRA payroll remittances the same thing?
They are not — the EHT is the provincial tax filed with the Ministry of Finance, while CRA payroll remittances include payments for such federal items as CPP, EI, and income tax. These are separate taxes which have to be fulfilled independently of each other.
What documents do you need for EHT filing?
Your total Ontario payroll for the year, details of any associated employers, and information on your EHT account if you are already registered for it. Additional documentation may be needed depending on your case.
How much does your assistance in EHT matters cost?
This depends on what kind of assistance you require. You can expect to get an upfront fee quote for your particular case.
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