1 Subcontractor Payments

pop bossa nova, classical dirty south · 3:31

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When you need extra hands to get the work done right
Hire a subcontractor to share your workload's might
But remember the rules when you pay them their fee
There's a tax game to play for you and me

[Chorus]
Sub payments are deductible, write them off with ease
Five hundred dollars triggers forms, T4A's if you please
Arm's length relationships, keep it clean and true
Subcontractor payments working hard for you

[Verse 2]
Document every dollar that you pay their way
Invoices and contracts will save the day
Make sure they're independent, not your employee
Structure matters legally, can't you see

[Chorus]
Sub payments are deductible, write them off with ease
Five hundred dollars triggers forms, T4A's if you please
Arm's length relationships, keep it clean and true
Subcontractor payments working hard for you

[Bridge]
Calendar year counting, watch that five hundred line
Issue those slips by deadline time
Family and friends need extra care
Arm's length testing, buyer beware

[Verse 3]
When February comes around, T4A's must go
To every sub you paid five hundred or more, you know
Keep your records organized, CRA wants to see
That your deductions are legitimate and free

[Chorus]
Sub payments are deductible, write them off with ease
Five hundred dollars triggers forms, T4A's if you please
Arm's length relationships, keep it clean and true
Subcontractor payments working hard for you

[Outro]
Deduct those payments, follow the rules
Subcontractor knowledge, these are the tools
Five hundred threshold, T4A's the key
Smart business deductions, tax strategy

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