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One blog post closer to clean books.
Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.
Terms of Service
Welcome to Castle! These terms of service outline the rules and regulations for the use of our bookkeeping services.
By accessing this website and using our services, you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use Castle services if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
Castle offers professional bookkeeping services including transaction categorization, reconciliations, financial reporting, GST/HST filing, and other related services as agreed upon with the client.
2. Billing and Payments
All services provided by Castle are billed on a recurring basis unless otherwise
agreed upon. Payments are due upon receipt of invoice. We accept payment via credit card, debit card, and electronic funds transfer.
3. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Clients may cancel services at any time by providing 30 days’ notice in writing or via email. Refunds for prepaid services will be prorated based on the remaining unused portion of the services.
4. Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We do not sell or share your information with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
5. Liability
Castle will perform all services with reasonable care and skill. However, we do not accept liability for losses resulting from acts of nature, third-party errors, or misuse of financial information or reports by the client.
6. Amendments
Castle reserves the right to amend these terms of service at any time. Amendments will be effective immediately upon posting on this website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Castle
316 1st Ave NE
Phone: 587-872-0602
Email: info@bookwithcastle.com
One blog post closer to clean books.
Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.
The 12 Craziest Write-Offs of 2024
You tried it… CRA denied it.
At Castle Accounting, we’ve seen our fair share of creative write-offs — and 2024 was a goldmine. Some were hilarious, some questionable, and some… well, let’s just say we had questions.
Here are 12 of the wildest things clients tried to expense — and why the CRA gave them a firm “nope.”
🏖️ A Stay at a Clothing-Optional Resort
Not that kind of “business trip.” Whatever the reason for the retreat — it’s not going to fly with the CRA.
🎟️ Movie Tickets & Concert Stubs
Entertaining clients? Maybe deductible. Taking yourself to that Taylor Swift show? Sorry — that's just a fun night out.
🧼 Leather Cleaning
White sofa? Biker gear? Cosplay gone rogue? Whatever it was, the CRA isn’t interested in your leather maintenance plan.
🍼 Diapers
We’ve seen some messy receipts… but this one’s more literal. Baby essentials, unfortunately, don’t count.
🐟 A Beta, a Hamster & a Kitty
We love pets too. But unless they’re on payroll, they’re not deductible — even if they boost morale.
🍻 U-Brew Beer Kegs
Homebrew may help you unwind, but unless you’re in the beer biz, those kegs are on your own tab.
🧱 Boxes of LEGO
Sure, they spark creativity — but unless you’re running a daycare or toy review channel, they won’t pass as business expenses.
💬 Marriage Counselling
Revenue Canada doesn’t do couples therapy. Even if your spouse drives you up the wall, this one’s personal — not professional.
👠 Purses, Clothes & Shoes
Unless it’s a legit uniform or PPE, your fashion finds don’t qualify — no matter how boardroom-ready they look.
💊 Birth Control Pills
Responsible? Yes. Tax-deductible? Nope. Health-related items like this don’t make the cut.
📦 Boxes of Tampons
We agree — it should be a write-off. Sadly, the CRA doesn’t think so. We’re rooting for the future.
🎞️ ‘Adult’ Movies
Let’s just say: there’s business… and then there’s “BUSINESS.” CRA doesn’t cover this category.
💡 A Friendly Reminder
Just because you have a receipt doesn’t mean it belongs in your books. When in doubt, check with your bookkeeper before your audit does.
Need help keeping your expenses squeaky clean?
📬 Reach out — Castle’s here to help you keep it legit (and a little more boring, in a good way).
#CastleAccounting #WriteOffFails #BookkeepingHumour #CRATips #SmallBusinessSupport #ReceiptsGoneWrong
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