Prepare the records
Review your bookkeeping, reconcile key balances and identify missing information before preparing the return.
CORPORATE TAX
Corporate tax,
with a clear plan for year-end.
T2 corporate tax preparation for owner-managed businesses. Bring your records, filing history and outstanding questions together in one coordinated process.
Discuss your corporate tax needsHOW WE CAN HELP
Clear scope. Practical support.
Prepare your T2
Prepare the corporate income tax return and relevant supporting schedules based on your business activities and records.
Explain the next steps
Discuss the completed work, required approvals and relevant filing and payment dates. Agree on any follow-up work separately.
GETTING STARTED
Bring a clear starting point.
We start by confirming the tax years involved and the condition of your books. You receive a clear information request and agreed scope before preparation begins. If records need cleanup, we discuss that work and its timing with you.
Information we may request
- Your corporation’s legal name, business number and fiscal year-end
- Accounting software access or a current trial balance and general ledger
- Bank, credit card and loan statements, with available reconciliations
- Previous T2 returns, notices of assessment and CRA correspondence
- Details of equipment purchases, financing and amounts paid to or by shareholders
Start with a brief enquiry. We’ll agree on how to share documents after discussing your needs.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Corporate tax FAQs
Useful answers before you get started.
Does an inactive corporation still need to file a T2?
Generally, yes. Resident corporations usually must file a T2 for each tax year even when inactive or no tax is payable. Limited exceptions apply. We can check the filing position for your corporation. CRA filing requirements.
When is my corporate tax return due?
The T2 filing deadline is generally six months after the corporation’s tax year-end. CRA rules address weekends and recognized public holidays. Filing and payment dates should be checked separately. CRA T2 filing deadlines.
Can you help if several years are outstanding?
Yes. We can review your filing history, identify missing records and agree on a sequence for bookkeeping and return preparation. The scope depends on the number of years and the information available.
Do my books need to be finished before I contact you?
No. Tell us the last period completed and any deadlines you know about. We can assess whether cleanup or year-end adjustments are needed and include that work in the proposed scope.
Is corporate tax included in monthly bookkeeping?
It depends on the engagement. We confirm whether T2 preparation, year-end work and ongoing bookkeeping are included or priced separately before starting.
CRA references checked September 14, 2026. Requirements depend on your circumstances.
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