The ideal accountant for your payroll

Payroll is much more than just paying salaries: it involves calculating source deductions, filing tax returns with the tax authorities, tracking vacation time and taxable benefits, and preparing year-end tax forms. A mistake can be costly, both in terms of penalties and in terms of your employees’ trust.

With Bankeo, you can find the ideal accountant to handle your payroll, for free: the right match, thorough and reliable, not just another number. We’ll introduce you to as many candidates as you need and support you every step of the way. You never pay Bankeo; the accountant’s fees are paid directly to them.

Key Points for 2026: In Quebec, employers remit source deductions to both Revenu Québec (Quebec income tax, QPP, QPIP) and the Canada Revenue Agency (federal income tax, Employment Insurance), generally no later than the 15th of the month following the pay period. T4 slips and RL-1 slips must be filed by the last day of February. And late filing comes at a high cost: the CRA imposes a progressive penalty ranging from 3% to 10% of the amount owed, depending on the number of days late, in addition to interest.

• Calculation of wages and source deductions (federal and Quebec income tax, QPP, QPIP, employment insurance)
• Filings submitted by the prescribed deadlines to Revenu Québec and the CRA, generally by the 15th of the following month
• Compliant pay stubs and direct deposits with every pay period
• Management of vacation pay (4% or 6% allowance, depending on labour standards), bonuses, commissions, and taxable benefits
• Tracking employer contributions, including the HSF and the CNESST
• Preparation of year-end forms (T4 and RL-1) and summaries, no later than the last day of February
• Setup and monitoring of your payroll software, in compliance with Quebec labour standards

In Quebec, payroll involves regular remittances of source deductions to Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as compliance with labour standards, including vacation pay of 4% (for less than 3 years of continuous service) or 6% (3 years or more). A late payment results in a penalty of 3% to 10% of the amount owed to the CRA, in addition to interest, and Revenu Québec imposes its own penalties.

The goal is peace of mind: employees paid on time, accurate remittances made on the correct dates, and T4 slips and RL-1 slips produced without errors by the end of February. The accountant you find through Bankeo handles this entire process and supports you through every payroll cycle.

Even with just one employee, payroll involves source deductions and remittances that must be managed on the correct dates. Outsourcing this task helps you avoid errors and frees up your time, no matter the size of your team.

You can complete your request in just a few minutes, and we’ll match you with the ideal accountant, often within 48 hours. You’ll then work with them to plan the payroll transition, ideally between two pay periods, so your employees won’t notice a difference.

Late source deductions (3% to 10% penalty from the CRA), incorrectly calculated vacation pay (4% or 6% depending on seniority), overlooked taxable benefits, and T4 slips and RL-1 slips filed after the end of February. A meticulous accountant will help you avoid each of these mistakes.

Yes: RL-1 slips for Quebec and T4 for the federal government are included in the service and are submitted no later than the last day of February. Your employees receive accurate documents on time.

The Bankeo matching service is free for you, with no hidden fees: you pay only your accountant’s fees, directly to them, and you can compare proposals before making a decision, with no obligation. Bankeo is funded by the accountants in its network through a fee per file, an amount known in advance. Price guidelines: The Bankeo Fee Barometer.