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Software and rules for Canadian trades: quoting and scheduling tools, taking payments, T5018 slips, and Ontario holdback and prompt payment.
9 articles
How to choose
For quoting, scheduling, and dispatch, Jobber is our pick for most Canadian crews. It bills Canadian customers in USD (Core from USD $49/month for one user) and can show GST and PST as separate lines on one invoice.
For getting paid on large invoices, bank payments cost far less than cards: Helcim's EFT fee is capped at $6 for payments under $25,000. On compliance, if more than 50% of your business income comes from construction, you report subcontractor payments on T5018 slips rather than T4A. Ontario contractors also work under the Construction Act's holdback, prompt payment, and proper invoice rules, parts of which changed on January 1, 2026.
Start here
- Jobber review
USD plans, Canadian tax groups, and QuickBooks sync.
- Best way for contractors to take payments
What a $5,000 or $25,000 invoice costs to collect.
- T4A vs T5018
Which slip you issue to a subcontractor.
- Ontario holdbacks and prompt payment
The 10% holdback, 28-day payment, and lien deadlines.
Our top picks
Prices checked September 2026
- 1
Most Canadian trades and service crews
Jobber
4.5/5From USD $49/mo (1 user)
- 2
HVAC and plumbing shops in HST provinces
Housecall Pro
4.0/5From USD $79/mo (1 user)
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Jobber vs Housecall Pro in Canada (2026): Which Fits Your Trade?
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Jobber Review for Canadian Trades (2026)
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Updated September 30, 202614 min read
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Ontario Construction Act: Holdbacks, Prompt Payment and Lien Deadlines (2026)
Ontario Construction Act guide for 2026: the 10% holdback, new annual holdback release, proper invoice rules, 28-day prompt payment, and 60/90-day lien deadlines.
Updated September 28, 202614 min read
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T4A vs T5018: Which Slip Do You Issue to a Contractor? (2026)
T4A or T5018 for subcontractors? The CRA's rule, thresholds, GST/HST treatment, deadlines, e-filing, and penalties for each slip, with a quick decision table.
Updated September 28, 202613 min read
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Best Way for Canadian Contractors to Take Payments (2026)
How Canadian contractors should take payments in 2026: e-Transfer, EFT and pre-authorized debit, or cards, with fees worked out on $5,000 and $25,000 invoices.
Updated September 27, 202616 min read
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GetMarkup vs Jobber vs FreshBooks for Canadian Trades (2026)
GetMarkup vs Jobber vs FreshBooks for Canadian trades: CAD vs USD pricing, scheduling, accounting, Construction Act invoices, holdbacks, and T5018 compared.
Updated September 27, 202613 min read
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T5018 Slips for Contractors: Who Files, When, and How (2026)
T5018 guide for Canadian contractors: the 50% construction test, the $500 subcontractor threshold, the six-month deadline, e-filing rules, and CRA penalties.
Updated September 27, 202613 min read
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What a Contractor Invoice Must Include in Canada (2026)
Contractor invoice requirements in Canada for 2026: CRA GST/HST fields by amount, QST rules in Quebec, and Ontario Construction Act proper invoice contents.
Updated September 27, 202613 min read