The Accountant for Physiotherapists That Clinic Owners Need

For most physiotherapists earning beyond their personal living expenses, incorporating as a Professional Corporation offers meaningful tax deferral advantages and income-splitting opportunities. The right timing depends on your revenue level, personal draw requirements, and long-term plans. Spectrum CPA models both incorporated and unincorporated scenarios so you can make the decision with full financial visibility.

Most physiotherapy services provided by a registered physiotherapist are GST/HST-exempt under the Excise Tax Act. However, some adjunct services — such as custom orthotics, certain equipment sales, or services provided outside a clinical context — may attract HST. Your accountant for physiotherapists ensures that every service type in your billing mix is classified correctly and remitted accurately.

Eligible deductions for physiotherapists typically include professional liability insurance, College of Physiotherapists registration fees, continuing education and conference costs, clinical equipment and supplies, practice management software, and home office expenses where applicable. The specifics depend on your practice structure — our team reviews your full expense profile to make sure nothing legitimate is left on the table.

Yes — and most of our physiotherapy clients prefer it that way. Managing both sides under one roof means your personal draw strategy, RRSP contributions, and corporate retained earnings are all coordinated as a single financial picture rather than handled in isolation.