Corporate tax returns for owner managed businesses in Greater Montreal
MontrealTax.com prepares federal and Quebec corporate tax returns for small and medium businesses. We align your year end numbers with T2 and Quebec filings so your company stays compliant and you understand the results.
If you run an incorporated business, you need more than a quick T2 submission. You need a clear view of profit, taxes, salary versus dividends, and how your corporate results affect your personal planning.
Corporate tax support for real businesses, not theory
We work with owners who are close to the numbers. You sign the cheques and want to understand what is happening inside your corporation.
What is included when we handle your corporate tax file
You get a complete year end process. From trial balance to signed returns, with time to ask questions before anything is filed in the name of your company.
Corporate tax returns coordinated with your year end
We review your bookkeeping and financial statements, then prepare T2 and Quebec corporate returns that match your actual results.
- Reconciliation of income, expenses, and balance sheet items
- Adjustments for amortization and other tax specific items
Salary, dividends, and corporate profit
How you pay yourself affects both corporate and personal tax. We walk through options in plain language before year end.
- Review of current salary and dividend mix for owners
- Impact on RRSP room, CPP or QPP, and cash in the company
Sales tax filings aligned with your records
Sales tax runs alongside corporate tax. We make sure GST and QST filings align with your revenue and expense tracking.
- Review of sales tax registration and filing frequency
- Input tax credits connected to your expense structure
Basic corporate tax planning for the next year
Once your current year is filed, we highlight simple adjustments that can improve your next filing.
- Timing of major purchases and deductible investments
- Record keeping habits that save time at year end
Support when agencies ask about your corporation
If CRA or Revenu Québec sends a notice or review request about your corporate return, we help you respond.
- Explanation of assessments and letters in clear language
- Guidance on documents to provide during a review
First corporate year end and catch up work
If this is your first year as a corporation or your records need cleanup, we help you get to a clean starting point.
- First year corporate return and basic structure review
- Catch up for periods where bookkeeping fell behind
Typical corporate situations and a clear way forward
Many owners come to us after a period of growth, when things are more complex than a simple T2 template. We put structure around that complexity.
Common corporate tax situations in Montreal and Laval
You do not need perfect books on day one. Bring what you have. We show you what is missing and how to fill the gaps.
- First corporate year after operating as self employed
- Company growth with more staff, locations, or revenue streams
- Shareholder loans or advances that need to be addressed
- Missed or late GST and QST filings that affect cash flow
- Move into or out of Quebec with an existing corporation
You describe your business, year end, and current bookkeeping. We identify what is ready and what still needs work.
You send trial balances, prior returns, and key documents. We clean and adjust the numbers for tax purposes.
We prepare the returns, explain the results, and file with CRA and Revenu Québec once you approve and sign.
Turn yearly tax pressure into an ongoing corporate plan
We do not only file and disappear until next year. We highlight simple steps you can take during the year to make the next filing smoother and more predictable.
Ready to get your corporate taxes handled properly
Tell us what your company does, your year end date, and whether your records are up to date. We will confirm the right corporate tax service and send you the next steps.
- Your corporation name and year end date.
- Approximate annual revenue and main activities.
- Whether GST, QST, and payroll are already in place.