CPA or tax accountant in Toronto: which fits your needs?
Need a personal return, self-employed taxes or a corporate tax filing? Start with the work you need completed and the support you want along the way.
Torontax provides tax preparation and accounting services. We are not a CPA firm. If you need a CPA engagement or a particular professional report, tell us before work begins so we can confirm whether our services fit.
Find your tax service
| Your situation | Start here | Include in your enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| You need an individual or family return | Personal tax preparation | Tax year, income sources and any outstanding returns. |
| You freelance, contract or run a sole proprietorship | Self-employed tax services | Business activity, records available and whether you need GST/HST or bookkeeping help. |
| You operate a corporation | Corporate tax preparation | Fiscal year-end, records available and whether financial statements are ready. |
| Your business records need organizing | Bookkeeping and accounting | Period outstanding, accounts involved and what is missing. |
Why consider Torontax for your tax work?
You can visit our Scarborough office or use remote filing, available across Canada except Quebec. We work with clients in English, Urdu and Punjabi.
Before work begins, we discuss what you need and confirm the fee. We explain the completed return before filing. For corporate files, owner and director Behroz Rizvi advises clients directly and oversees every file.
A familiar person to call after filing
Tax questions do not stop when your return is filed. You can contact the owner directly by phone, message or WhatsApp throughout the year with questions about a return filed with Torontax. If you receive a notice about that return, we explain what it means and discuss any next steps.
Misplaced your tax return or Notice of Assessment? Contact us for another copy of a return we filed for you, or for help obtaining and sending you your Notice of Assessment. We confirm your identity and use the appropriate document-sharing process.
You can also get in touch with a quick question when you are unsure where to start. If answering it requires further work or a separate engagement, we explain the scope and fee before proceeding.
Explore our services or ask about your return.
What to include in your Torontax quote
A tax return and a complete accounting engagement can involve different work. Use this table to make your request specific.
| Work | Torontax service | What to establish in the written quote |
|---|---|---|
| Personal return | T1 preparation and filing | Income sources, tax years and any additional work. |
| Corporate return | T2 preparation and electronic filing | Whether your financial statements are supplied and ready to use. |
| Incomplete business records | Bookkeeping and cleanup | Period covered and what needs to be completed before filing. |
| Financial information for the T2 | Financial statement preparation is separate from the T2 filing offer | The information needed and the separate preparation fee. This does not promise a formal compilation, review or audit report. |
| Payroll, GST/HST or corporate annual filings | Related services with their own scope | Which filings are included or excluded; do not assume they are included with the T2. |
| Questions after filing | Year-round questions about returns filed with Torontax, direct owner contact and notice explanations | Whether next steps require additional work or a separate written quote. |
See current personal tax service details and corporate filing fees and exclusions. Your records and circumstances determine the final quote.
CPA or tax accountant: what should decide your choice?
A CPA is a Chartered Professional Accountant. The designation involves professional education and experience requirements. It matters when your engagement requires it, and it can be one reason to choose a provider with experience relevant to your needs. Learn about the CPA qualification path.
For personal tax preparation, CRA's EFILE eligibility rules allow qualifying firms, organizations and individuals to apply; CPA membership is not a listed eligibility condition. EFILE access is not a professional designation or proof of specialist expertise. Read CRA's eligibility requirements.
CPA Ontario requires a public accounting licence for lead signers of audit or review engagements within its Ontario scope rules. CPA membership alone is not that licence. Confirm the requirements for your engagement and report recipient. Check CPA Ontario's licensing guidance.
If a lender or investor requests a report, obtain the exact requirements in writing. If you have a business sale, restructuring, cross-border issue or dispute, ask about relevant specialist experience before choosing a provider.
For an individual return, read Do you need a CPA to file taxes in Ontario?
Compare two providers using the same brief
| Check | Ask each provider |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience | Who will prepare my return, and have they handled my income sources or business activity? |
| Deliverables | Which returns, bookkeeping tasks, financial information and meetings are included? |
| Review and authorization | How will I review the completed return before you file? |
| Follow-up | Who answers later questions, and when does additional work need a new quote? |
| Required credentials or reports | Can your engagement meet the recipient's written requirements? |
Choose on the basis of the agreed work, relevant experience and total quoted fee. We do not promise to be cheaper than a CPA firm.
Common questions
Can I ask questions after my return is filed?
Yes. Contact the owner by phone, message or WhatsApp throughout the year with questions about a return filed with us. We also explain notices you receive about that return. If further work is needed, we discuss its scope and any fee before starting.
Can I file without visiting the office?
Yes. Remote filing is available across Canada except Quebec. Do not email banking credentials or passwords. For SINs, employee tax information, and full tax slips, contact us first for instructions on the safest way to send documents.
Tell us what you need filed
Send a brief description of your return or business, the tax year or fiscal year-end, and the condition of your records. Mention any overdue work or external reporting requirements.
Do not email banking credentials or passwords. For SINs, employee tax information, and full tax slips, contact us first for instructions on the safest way to send documents.
General information for Ontario readers. Your circumstances and a report recipient's requirements affect the appropriate engagement.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you. Prefer to talk? Call us – at our Scarborough office or entirely online.