Accountant in Halifax
Halifax combines ocean technology, defence, universities and tourism, and Nova Scotia businesses face Canada's highest sales tax at 15% HST. We keep Halifax companies compliant with HST filing, monthly bookkeeping, T2 corporate returns at Nova Scotia's 14% general rate, payroll with source deductions, and T1 personal returns for employees and self-employed professionals. Everything runs through our online portal, so you can work with us from Dartmouth, Bedford or anywhere in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Halifax is Atlantic Canada's largest city and a centre for ocean technology, defence and universities.
Running a business or working for yourself in Halifax? We take care of your monthly bookkeeping so your records stay CRA-ready, prepare and file your T2 corporate tax return if you're incorporated, or your personal tax return (T1) if you're self-employed — with GST/HST filing and payroll services available as your Halifax business grows.
- Experienced accounting professionals
- 100% online — no need to travel
- Personalized service for your area
- Over 20 years serving Canadian businesses
Our accounting services in Halifax
Personal Tax Return (T1)
Accurate, stress-free T1 personal income tax filing for Canadians — self-employed, salaried, or investors.
Learn moreCorporate Tax Return (T2)
Professional T2 corporate income tax filing for Canadian businesses of all sizes.
Learn morePayroll Management
Complete payroll processing from salary calculations to legal compliance, ensuring accurate and secure payments.
Learn moreBookkeeping Services
Accurate monthly bookkeeping so your financials are always organized, up-to-date, and audit-ready.
Learn moreGST/HST Filing
GST/HST registration, preparation, and filing for businesses across all Canadian provinces.
Learn moreFinancial Advisory
Strategic financial planning, tax optimization, and business advisory for entrepreneurs and corporations.
Learn moreAccounting help for Halifax businesses and individuals
Whether you need a T2 corporate tax return in Halifax, help filing your personal taxes in Halifax, or monthly bookkeeping for your Halifax business, our fully online team handles it remotely — flat-rate pricing, secure document uploads and direct CRA e-filing.
Tax & accounting FAQ for Halifax
Do you have an office in Halifax?
No — Accountants Online is a fully online accounting firm. Clients in Halifax, Nova Scotia share documents through a secure client portal, and returns are e-filed directly with the CRA. No office visit is required, and service quality is the same in every city we serve.
How much does an accountant in Halifax cost?
Pricing is flat-rate and the same across Canada because the service is fully online: personal (T1) tax returns start at $299 plus tax, corporate (T2) returns start at $500 plus tax, and monthly bookkeeping plans start at $199 per month. You receive a written flat-rate quote before any work begins.
What accounting services do you offer in Halifax?
Accountants Online offers the same full range of services in Halifax as across Canada: personal tax returns (T1), corporate tax returns (T2), monthly bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST filing, and Canada–US cross-border tax preparation.
What are the tax filing deadlines for Halifax residents?
Federal deadlines are the same in every Canadian city: personal (T1) returns are due April 30 — or June 15 for eligible self-employed individuals and their spouse or common-law partner, with any balance owing still due April 30. Corporate (T2) returns are due six months after the corporation's tax year end.
What is the GST/HST rate in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia charges a 14% harmonized sales tax (HST) on most taxable supplies. Businesses in Halifax making more than $30,000 in worldwide taxable supplies in a single quarter or over four consecutive quarters must register for GST/HST (GST and QST in Quebec, registered separately with Revenu Québec). Accountants Online handles registration, input tax credits and return filing for Halifax businesses.
Are your accountants licensed?
Yes. Accountants Online is led by a CPA licensed in Ontario and British Columbia, who is also an IRS Enrolled Agent authorized to prepare US tax returns and represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Can you file my taxes if I live in Halifax?
Yes. Halifax residents can have personal (T1) and corporate (T2) returns prepared and e-filed with the CRA from anywhere in Nova Scotia — slips and receipts are uploaded to your secure client portal and the filed return is stored there.