Newfoundland and Labrador

Accountant in St. John's

St. John's runs on offshore oil and gas, fisheries, marine services and a growing ocean-technology sector, with plenty of seasonal and contract income. We handle bookkeeping, 15% HST filing, T2 corporate returns at Newfoundland and Labrador's 15% general rate, payroll, and T1 personal returns for offshore workers, fishers and contractors. Everything is delivered through our online portal, covering the city, Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South.

St. John's is Newfoundland and Labrador's capital, anchored by offshore oil, fisheries and ocean technology.

Running a business or working for yourself in St. John's? 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 St. John's business grows.

  • Experienced accounting professionals
  • 100% online — no need to travel
  • Personalized service for your area
  • Over 20 years serving Canadian businesses

Tax & accounting FAQ for St. John's

Do you have an office in St. John's?

No — Accountants Online is a fully online accounting firm. Clients in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 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 St. John's 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 St. John's?

Accountants Online offers the same full range of services in St. John's 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 St. John's 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 Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador charges a 15% harmonized sales tax (HST) on most taxable supplies. Businesses in St. John's 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 St. John's 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 St. John's?

Yes. St. John's residents can have personal (T1) and corporate (T2) returns prepared and e-filed with the CRA from anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador — slips and receipts are uploaded to your secure client portal and the filed return is stored there.

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