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Tax Accounting in Ottawa

Personal, corporate, Quebec, and sales tax returns, prepared and filed by a CPA. Accurate, on time, and built to stand up to CRA review, so you can stay focused on your business.

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★★★★★ 5.0 from 80+ Google reviews

CPA preparing Canadian tax returns for an Ottawa small business

End to end tax filing

Your taxes, prepared and filed by a CPA

Better Books Canada handles your taxes from start to finish. We prepare and file personal (T1), corporate (T2), self employed, Quebec (TP1 and CO-17), and sales tax (HST, GST, and QST) returns, and we file non resident returns too. Every return is prepared and filed by a CPA, so it is accurate, compliant, and ready to stand up to CRA review.

What we file

Our tax services

Personal Tax Returns (T1)

Accurate personal returns that capture every credit you are owed.

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Corporate Tax (T2)

Federal corporate returns filed within six months of your year end.

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Self Employed Tax

Returns for sole proprietors and freelancers, with write offs that hold up.

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Non Resident Tax

Canadian returns for non residents earning or investing in Canada.

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Quebec Personal Tax (TP1)

Provincial personal returns for Quebec residents and earners.

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Quebec Corporate Tax (CO-17)

Quebec's corporate return, the provincial match to your federal T2.

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HST and GST Filing

Sales tax returns prepared and filed on time, every period.

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QST Filing

Quebec sales tax returns handled alongside your HST and GST.

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Client reviews

Rated 5.0 by our clients on Google

    
 
 
         
   Robby Brown 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. E-commerce can get complicated fast with fees and multiple payment platforms. Better Books Canada broke it down in a way that actually made sense. Reports arrive on time and highlight what needs attention. It’s been easier to focus on growth instead of trying to reconcile transactions late at night.
  
 
        
   Emily Tomlinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Books are current and organized. Makes day to day operations easier. Happy with the support!
  
 
        
   Ezekiel Luanda 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This firm is amazingly detail focused and client centric. I have been using them since the conception of my business and without their expertise and dedication to the numbers of it all I would not be able to flourish the way I am. Furthermore, Bashar is personable, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, timely, trustworthy, genuine and all around a total win to have on any team for financial services.
  
 
        
   Tatiana 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a consultant working with federal clients in Ottawa, I needed someone who understood proper documentation and clean records. The team organized everything and set up consistent reporting so nothing slips through the cracks. It has saved hours every month. Things just feel under control now.
  
 
        
   wesley bailey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Appreciate the consistency. Reports come in on time and make sense. That’s really all that was needed.
  
 
        
   Pierre Frederick 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bashar is incredibly competent, knowledgeable and honest. He is not a bookkeeper that likes to meddle in grey areas. He has worked for the CRA and does everything he can to protect and inform his clients. He provides an incredible amount of value compared to the amount that he charges, and it’s truly been a pleasure working with him. I highly recommend Bashar if anyone is looking for bookkeeping services in Ottawa.
  
 
        
   Rehoboth Mubedi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional and well-run business. Bashar was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable, and the office was clean and easy to access. Everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Why choose us

Tax filing you can count on

Prepared and filed by a CPA

Your returns are prepared and reviewed by a Chartered Professional Accountant, not seasonal software or a part time preparer.

Accurate and always on time

We track every filing deadline and remittance so you avoid penalties, interest, and last minute scrambles.

Every claim that holds up

We claim what you are owed and nothing that puts you at risk. Read about small business write offs that hold up.

Bookkeeping and tax under one roof

Clean books make for clean returns. Pair filing with our bookkeeping services for a seamless year.

$10M+

accounts managed

1,000+

months of books completed

offices across the Ottawa region

5.0

average Google rating

Ready to get your taxes handled?

Book a free 30 minute consultation. We will tell you exactly which returns you need and what it takes to file them right.

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Help center

Tax filing FAQs

Personal returns are due April 30. If you are self employed you have until June 15 to file, but any balance owing is still due April 30. Corporations file their T2 within six months of their fiscal year end.

Yes. We prepare and file personal (T1), corporate (T2), and self employed returns, and we coordinate them so your business and personal taxes work together.

Yes. We file the Quebec personal return (TP1) and the Quebec corporate return (CO-17), which is Quebec's version of the federal T2, along with QST.

No. We have four offices across the Ottawa region, and we work with individuals and businesses throughout Canada using secure, cloud based tools.

Your return is prepared and filed by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and coordinated with clean books, so your filing is accurate, compliant, and ready for CRA review.

Locations

Find us across the Ottawa region

Downtown Ottawa

116 Albert St, Suites 200 & 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3

(613) 410-8202

Kanata

1000 Innovation Dr, Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K2K 3E7

(613) 509-1309

Orléans

114 Chancery Crescent
Orléans, ON K4A 4N3

(613) 454-1399

Embrun

867 Notre-Dame St
Embrun, ON K0A 1W0

(613) 510-0230

Open Monday to Friday, 8AM to 8PM at every location.

Tax Accounting in Ottawa

Your taxes, prepared and filed by a CPA

Our tax services

Personal Tax Returns (T1)

Corporate Tax (T2)

Self Employed Tax

Non Resident Tax

Quebec Personal Tax (TP1)

Quebec Corporate Tax (CO-17)

HST and GST Filing

QST Filing

Rated 5.0 by our clients on Google

Tax filing you can count on

Prepared and filed by a CPA

Accurate and always on time

Every claim that holds up

Bookkeeping and tax under one roof

Ready to get your taxes handled?

Tax filing FAQs

Find us across the Ottawa region

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