Carmela Pirillo Accounting

🇨🇦 If you're a Canadian Amazon seller or an e-commerce business owner who finds taxes confusing, overwhelming, or just something you dread, you're in the right place.

I'm a CPA with 24 years in public accounting, based in Aurora, ON and working virtually with business owners in Ontario.

Here's what you'll find on this account every week: 

> Practical tax tips you can actually use 

> CRA rules explained in plain English 

> Reminders so you never miss a deadline 

> Real answers to questions you're afraid to Google

No jargon. No judgment. Just clear, honest advice from someone who's seen it all.

If you're new here, start by saving a few posts. And if you want to talk about your specific situation, I offer a free 30 minute call. No pressure, no pitch. Just clarity.

📅 Book your free call. Link in bio.

🇨🇦 If you sell on Amazon.com as a Canadian resident, you might get a 1099-K in your inbox. It can feel alarming if you're not expecting it.

The short version - it's a US tax form, but most Canadian sellers aren't subject to US federal tax on that income. The Canada-US tax treaty generally covers you as long as you don't have a permanent establishment in the US.

That said, you do still need to report the income in Canada. And there are a few things to sort through like currency conversion, foreign income reporting, and making sure the treaty protection actually applies to your situation.

It's not as scary as it looks, but it does need to be handled properly.

👍 Cross-border income has some nuance to it. If you're earning in USD and want to make sure it's reported correctly, feel free to reach out.

🇨🇦 They work together, but they do different things.

A bookkeeper handles the day-to-day, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, categorizing expenses, running payroll. It's the foundation that keeps everything organized and current.

An accountant takes that information and uses it for reporting, tax planning, and strategic decisions. A CPA can sign off on financial statements, represent you before CRA, and help you think through structure, compliance, and planning.

Most small businesses benefit from both. The bookkeeper keeps things running smoothly on an ongoing basis. The accountant makes sure you're making good decisions with the bigger picture in mind.

👍 Not sure which one you need right now? It really depends on where you are. Happy to give you a straightforward answer, just reach out.

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🇨🇦 If you're a Canadian Amazon seller, this one's for you. 📦

Starting April 17, 2026, Amazon is adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees which is roughly $0.24 CAD per unit on average.

It may seem small, but across hundreds of units it adds up quickly and it's worth making sure your books reflect it accurately.

Here's what I'd recommend reviewing before April 17 👇

🔹️Recalculate your cost of goods sold (COGS)
🔹️Revisit your pricing to protect your margins
🔹️Set yourself a reminder to claim this extra fee

Changes like this are a good reminder to keep a close eye on your numbers. The more clarity you have on your costs, the better decisions you can make for your business.

Save and share this post with your bookkeeper so you don't miss out on a critical expense deduction.