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Corporate tax accountant in Calgary

Year-end, T2 and Alberta AT1 returns for incorporated businesses, prepared by a Chartered Professional Accountant, with the planning done before your year-end, not after it.

5.0 on Google reviewsChartered Professional AccountantCalgary, Alberta

Corporate tax folders, calculator and pen on a desk

What clients say

  • ★★★★★

    “Sherif is very knowledgeable and efficient... feels like he's working with you and not against you.”

    Kareem M. Google review
  • ★★★★★

    “Sherif excels at what he does... he goes a step beyond to meet your needs.”

    Awatef S. Google review
  • ★★★★★

    “...made the whole process much easier and less stressful. He took the time to explain everything clearly.”

    David Y. Google review
What’s included

Your corporate year-end, handled end to end

Year-end financial statements

Compiled from your books, as the basis for your corporate tax returns.

T2 federal return

Your federal corporate income tax return with the schedules it needs, filed electronically.

Alberta AT1 return

Alberta collects its own corporate income tax, so most Alberta corporations also file an AT1 with Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration.

Salary vs. dividends

How you pay yourself affects both corporate and personal tax. We work through the options with you.

Instalments & deadlines

We work out whether you need tax instalments and track your filing and payment dates.

Shareholder loans & T5s

We keep your shareholder loan account in order and prepare T5 slips when dividends are paid.

Choose a service

Three levels for each service. Not sure which fits? Book a free consultation and we'll tell you.

Starter

Quarterly bookkeeping

From$249/month

Up to 100 transactions a month

Includes

  • Bookkeeping software included
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations, every quarter
  • Annual GST return filing
  • Annual business review
Most popular

Growth

Monthly bookkeeping

From$449/month

Up to 300 transactions a month

Includes

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Reconciliations every month
  • Quarterly profit and loss
  • Quarterly GST return filings
  • Quarterly business review
  • Bills and invoices kept up to date

Pro

Monthly bookkeeping, higher volume

From$889/month

Up to 800 transactions a month

Includes

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Full month-end close
  • Monthly profit and loss
  • Monthly GST return filings
  • Monthly business review

Need more than bookkeeping? The All-inclusive plan covers bookkeeping, GST, corporate and personal tax, and payroll in one monthly fee, for about 10% less than buying them separately.

Starter

T2 corporate return

From$499/year

Your books are already done

Includes

  • Canadian corporate income tax return (T2) preparation and filing
  • Alberta AT1 corporate return, where required
  • Review of revenue, expenses, and deductions
  • Proper tax treatment to keep you compliant and tax-efficient
  • Required schedules completed and reviewed
  • Electronic filing with the CRA and Alberta TRA
  • A short summary of the result
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Growth

T2 + statements + tax planning

From$1,499/year

Most small corporations

Includes

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Year-end compilation financial statements
  • Year-end adjusting entries
  • Salary versus dividend planning
  • Shareholder loan review
  • A year-end planning meeting

Pro

Year-round tax planning

From$1,999/year

Profitable, growing corporations

Includes

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Mid-year tax projection
  • Passive income check to protect your small business deduction
  • Bonus and asset-purchase timing before year-end

Need more than a corporate tax return? The All-inclusive plan covers bookkeeping, GST, corporate and personal tax, and payroll in one monthly fee, for about 10% less than buying them separately.

Starter

Personal return

From$99/return

Employment, pension and investments

Includes

  • Personal T1 return
  • Your tax slips and common credits
  • RRSP and other deductions
  • Electronic filing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Most popular

Growth

Self-employed or rental

From$349/return

Sole proprietors and landlords

Includes

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Business or rental income
  • Review of revenue, expenses, and deductions
  • Proper tax treatment to keep you compliant and tax-efficient
  • Business (T2125) or rental (T776) statements completed and reviewed
  • Vehicle and home-office claims
  • GST/HST return, if you're registered

Pro

Complex return

From$599/return

Investments and foreign income

Includes

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Capital gains and investment sales
  • Several rental properties
  • Foreign income
  • Foreign property reporting (T1135)

Filing for your spouse or partner too? Their return is priced at its own tier.

Need more than a personal tax return? The All-inclusive plan covers bookkeeping, GST, corporate and personal tax, and payroll in one monthly fee, for about 10% less than buying them separately.

Starter

Salaried payroll

From$99/month

1 employee

Includes

  • Payroll software included
  • Salaried, fixed pay runs (bi-weekly or monthly)
  • CRA source deductions & remittances
  • Annual T4 processing
  • Records of employment (ROEs) when staff leave
Most popular

Growth

Hourly and variable pay

From$250/month

Up to 5 employees

Includes

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Hourly & variable hours
  • Timesheet intake & processing
  • Weekly or bi-weekly pay runs
  • Overtime & stat holiday pay
  • Commission, gratuity & bonus calculations

Pro

Payroll plus contractors

From$500/month

Up to 15 employees

Includes

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Contractor payments, T4A & T5018 slips
  • Labour cost reporting
  • Dedicated contact

Need more than payroll? The All-inclusive plan covers bookkeeping, GST, corporate and personal tax, and payroll in one monthly fee, for about 10% less than buying them separately.

Starter

Small corporation, owner-run

From$359/month

Save about 10%

Up to 100 transactions a month

Includes

  • Bookkeeping Starter: quarterly books, software included
  • Annual GST filing and annual business review
  • Corporate Taxes Starter: T2 and Alberta returns
  • Personal Taxes Starter: your personal return
  • Payroll Starter: 1 employee
Most popular

Growth

Most small businesses

From$759/month

Save about 10%

Up to 300 transactions a month

Includes

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Bookkeeping Growth: monthly books, quarterly reports, GST and business review
  • Corporate Taxes Growth: financial statements and tax planning
  • Personal Taxes Growth: business or rental income
  • Payroll Growth: up to 5 employees, hourly pay

Pro

Busy businesses with staff

From$1,459/month

Save about 10%

Up to 800 transactions a month

Includes

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Bookkeeping Pro: full month-end close, monthly reports, GST and business review
  • Corporate Taxes Pro: year-round tax planning
  • Personal Taxes Pro: investments and foreign income
  • Payroll Pro: up to 15 employees, contractor slips
  • Your spouse or partner's tax return
  • WCB annual return and T5 dividend slips

Each All-inclusive level includes the same level of every service: Bookkeeping, Corporate Taxes, Personal Taxes and Payroll, for about 10% less than buying them separately.

Every return and statement is reviewed by a CPA.

Prices are before GST. Your exact fee depends on volume and complexity, and is agreed with you in writing before work starts.

Who you will work with

Your accountant is Sherif M., a Chartered Professional Accountant with about 10 years in public practice and industry, licensed as a CPA in Canada and in the United States. You deal with him directly, from the first call to the filed return. More about Sherif

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Key dates

Corporate tax deadlines

WhatWhen / how
T2 and AT1 returns6 months after your fiscal year-end
Balance owing: eligible small Canadian-controlled private corporations3 months after year-end
Balance owing: other corporations2 months after year-end
Instalments, if requiredMonthly, or quarterly for eligible small CCPCs
T4 and T5 slipsLast day of February
Example: with a December 31 year-end, returns are due June 30 but a small CCPC’s balance owing is due March 31. Deadlines on a weekend or public holiday move to the next business day.
How it works

Three simple steps

Free consultation

A short conversation about your situation and what you need. No cost, no obligation.

Clear, flat-fee quote

You get a written scope and fee. Nothing starts until you're comfortable with it.

We take it from there

We gather what we need, including from your previous accountant if you're switching, and get to work.

Questions

Common questions

When is my corporate tax return due?
Six months after your fiscal year-end. Any balance owing is due earlier: three months after year-end for most small Canadian-controlled private corporations, two months for others. Interest runs from the balance-due date, so it pays to plan ahead.
Do I have to file if my corporation had no income?
Yes. A corporation resident in Canada has to file a T2 return every year, even if it had no income and owes no tax.
Should I pay myself a salary or dividends?
It depends. Salary is deductible to the corporation and creates RRSP room and CPP contributions; dividends are simpler to pay and need no payroll. The right mix depends on your income and plans, and we work it out with you.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We contact your previous accountant for what we need, including prior-year returns and working papers, and pick up where they left off.
How much does a corporate tax return cost in Calgary?
Our T2 corporate return starts from $499 a year when your books are already done (Starter). Most small corporations choose Growth, from $1,499 a year, which adds year-end compilation financial statements, adjusting entries and salary versus dividend planning. Pro, from $1,999 a year, adds a mid-year tax projection. Your exact fee depends on volume and complexity and is agreed in writing before work starts. Prices are before GST.
Should I incorporate?
It depends on your income, how much you take out, and your plans. We'll look at your numbers with you in the free consultation.
Do I need to come into an office?
No. We work by phone, video and secure file sharing, so it fits around your schedule.
Do you work with corporations outside Calgary?
Yes. We're based in Calgary and work with incorporated businesses across Alberta by phone, video and secure file sharing.

Page updated November 2026.

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