Accounting & BookkeepingTax Preparation & Strategy2MildCPA
A Canadian CPA is seeking guidance on how to properly handle GST/PST and accounting for customer deposits for small service appointments (car washes, inspections) when no-shows and refunds occur.
The CPA lacks clear guidance or automated tools to correctly determine when to charge GST/PST on deposits and how to reconcile them in POS and accounting systems when services are added or deposits are forfeited/refunded.
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Added
Oct 1, 2026
App Concept
DepositTaxPro
A cloud-based tax compliance tool that automatically determines GST/PST treatment for customer deposits based on transaction type (prepayment vs security deposit) and provides integration with POS systems and accounting software to track deposits, no-shows, refunds, and additional taxable services. It ensures clean reconciliation and compliant tax handling for service businesses.
Key Features
- Tax logic engine for GST/PST on deposits (prepayment vs security deposit)
- POS integration to capture deposits and additional services (e.g., oil change) and auto-calculate tax
- Deposit ledger with reconciliation for no-shows, forfeitures, and refunds
- Automated journal entries for accounting systems like QuickBooks or Xero
- Reporting dashboard for audit-ready compliance
Target Users: Small to mid-sized service businesses (car washes, auto detailing, inspection stations) and their accountants/CPAs in Canada
Revenue Model: SaaS subscription: $29/month per business (with accountant edition at $49/month for multi-client use)
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