Tax Compliance Services — For Canadian Businesses
Stay on the right side of the CRA with proactive tax compliance. From corporate T2 returns and GST/HST filing to non-resident tax services and SR&ED credits, our CPA team handles every deadline so you can focus on running your business.
Comprehensive Tax Compliance Coverage
Our tax compliance services cover every obligation a Canadian business faces — from routine filings to complex cross-border withholding tax. We use Xero as our primary accounting platform, ensuring your books are always filing-ready. Each engagement is tailored to your corporate structure and industry.
Corporate Tax Returns (T2)
Accurate preparation and filing of your T2 corporate income tax return, including all required schedules, tax instalment calculations, and CRA correspondence.
GST/HST Filing & Compliance
Timely GST/HST return preparation, input tax credit optimization, and compliance reviews to avoid costly reassessments from the CRA.
Non-Resident Tax Services
Tax compliance for non-resident corporations and individuals operating in Canada, including Regulation 105 withholding tax refunds, treaty rate reduction requests, and Canadian filing obligations for foreign entities.
Provincial Tax Compliance (PST/QST)
Management of provincial sales tax obligations across jurisdictions, including PST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as QST in Quebec. For e-commerce businesses selling across provinces, see our e-commerce accounting guide.
CRA Audit Support & Representation
Professional representation during CRA audits, reviews, and objections. We handle all correspondence, document requests, and negotiations on your behalf.
SR&ED Tax Credit Filing
When your team provides the technical documentation, we handle the financial side: identifying eligible expenditures, preparing the SR&ED claim forms, and filing with the CRA to maximize your refundable tax credits.
Personal Tax Returns for Business Owners (T1)
Coordinated T1 personal tax filing for owner-operators, ensuring optimal salary-dividend planning and alignment with your corporate tax strategy.
How Tax Compliance Works
We follow a structured four-step process to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Every filing deadline, instalment payment, and compliance requirement is tracked and managed proactively.
Tax Health Assessment
We review your current tax position, historical filings, and corporate structure to identify compliance gaps, missed credits, and potential CRA risk areas.
Filing Calendar Setup
We build a custom compliance calendar covering every federal and provincial deadline — T2, GST/HST, payroll remittances, instalments, and information returns.
Ongoing Compliance Management
Throughout the year, our team prepares and files each return on schedule, monitors your CRA My Business Account for notices, and handles any correspondence.
Annual Review & Optimization
After each fiscal year-end, we conduct a full review of your tax position and identify opportunities to reduce your effective tax rate for the upcoming year.
Built for Canadian Business Owners
Our tax compliance services are designed for businesses that need more than just a tax return filed once a year. If any of the following apply to you, we can help.
Incorporated Canadian Businesses
Whether you are a CCPC, a holding company, or a multi-entity structure, we handle T2 returns, tax instalments, and inter-company transactions with precision.
Non-Resident Corporations Operating in Canada
If your foreign-based company earns income from services performed in Canada, you may face withholding tax, Canadian filing obligations, and transfer pricing requirements. We handle refund applications, treaty rate reductions, and ongoing compliance for non-resident entities.
Businesses Claiming SR&ED Credits
Companies investing in research and development can claim refundable SR&ED tax credits. When you provide the technical narrative describing your eligible projects, we handle the financial claim preparation and CRA filing.
Owner-Operators Needing T1 and T2 Coordination
When your personal and corporate taxes are intertwined, misalignment can cost thousands. We coordinate your T1 and T2 filings to optimize salary, dividends, and shareholder loan balances.
Non-Resident Tax Services
Non-resident corporations and individuals earning income from Canadian sources face a complex web of filing obligations, withholding requirements, and treaty considerations. Whether your company is headquartered in the US, Europe, or elsewhere, operating in Canada triggers specific tax compliance duties that must be managed proactively to avoid penalties and double taxation.
Common scenarios include foreign corporations providing services in Canada (subject to Regulation 105 withholding), non-resident-owned Canadian subsidiaries with transfer pricing obligations, foreign nationals earning employment or self-employment income in Canada, and cross-border corporate structures requiring treaty-based tax relief. Each situation carries distinct filing requirements and deadlines that differ from standard domestic compliance.
LedgerLogic helps non-resident entities and their Canadian counterparts navigate these obligations. We prepare Canadian income tax returns for foreign corporations and individuals, file withholding tax refund applications where treaty provisions apply, assist with waiver requests to reduce withholding at source, and advise on corporate structures that minimize cross-border tax friction while remaining fully compliant with CRA requirements.
Filing Deadlines for Non-Residents
Non-residents generally have two years from the end of the calendar year in which withholding occurred to file for a refund of amounts withheld under Regulation 105. Missing this deadline means forfeiting your claim permanently. Other cross-border filing deadlines vary by entity type and income source. Contact us if you have Canadian tax obligations that need attention.
CPA Pro Tip: Avoid Common GST/HST Errors
The most frequent trigger for CRA GST/HST reviews is claiming input tax credits on expenses that are either personal in nature, exempt, or lack proper supporting documentation. Before every filing, we reconcile your ITC claims against source invoices and flag any entries that could attract scrutiny. This pre-filing review has saved our clients thousands in reassessment penalties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Need Help with Canadian Tax Compliance?
Book a consultation with our CPA team to review your current tax position, identify missed credits, and build a compliance plan that keeps you ahead of every CRA deadline.