A business owner is unsure how to properly classify and process monthly lump-sum payments to a co-owner as a 'management fee' for tax and accounting compliance.

The owner lacks clear guidance on whether these payments should be processed through payroll (requiring a T4) or as another type of disbursement, risking tax compliance issues.

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Apr 19, 2026

App Concept

OwnerPay Advisor

A specialized software that helps small business owners and co-owners properly classify owner compensation, management fees, and dividends for Canadian tax compliance. It provides step-by-step guidance, generates proper journal entries, and ensures payroll vs. non-payroll payments are correctly documented to avoid CRA penalties.

Key Features

Owner compensation classification wizard for Canadian tax rules
Automated journal entry generation for management fees, dividends, and salaries
Payroll vs. non-payroll decision tree with CRA compliance checks
T4/T5 generation guidance and integration with accounting software

Target Users: Small business owners, co-owners, and administrators in Canadian corporations (1-50 employees) who handle owner compensation

Revenue Model: $49/month SaaS subscription per company with unlimited users

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