Online Accountant in Canada
An online accountant provides the same services as a traditional firm — tax filing, bookkeeping, payroll, and GST/HST — entirely over the internet, through secure document uploads, phone and video calls, and email. Accountants Online serves individuals, self-employed professionals, and corporations across every Canadian province and territory remotely, filing directly with the CRA so no office visit is ever required. The firm's work is led by a CPA licensed in Ontario and British Columbia, who is also an IRS Enrolled Agent.
Written by the Accountants Online Team · Last updated: September 11, 2026
How online accounting works
1. Upload your documents
Send your tax slips, statements, and records through your secure client portal — from anywhere in Canada.
2. We prepare everything
A Canadian accounting professional prepares your return, books, or filing and answers your questions by phone, video, or email.
3. Review and e-file
You approve the final result and we e-file directly with the CRA — with confirmation and copies stored in your portal.
What our online accountants do
Personal Tax Return (T1)
T1 filing for employees, self-employed professionals, and investors.
Learn moreCorporate Tax Return (T2)
T2 corporate tax preparation with financial statements.
Learn moreBookkeeping Services
Monthly online bookkeeping with cloud records.
Learn morePayroll Management
Payroll processing, CRA remittances, and T4 preparation.
Learn moreGST/HST Filing
Registration, return preparation, and e-filing.
Learn moreFinancial Advisory
Tax planning, cash-flow forecasting, and structuring advice.
Learn moreWho an online accountant is for
- Self-employed professionals who want their T1 prepared properly, with every eligible deduction claimed.
- Small business owners who need bookkeeping, payroll, and GST/HST handled without hiring in-house staff.
- Incorporated businesses that need T2 corporate returns and financial statements prepared remotely.
- Individuals who want a professional tax return without travelling to an office.
Frequently asked questions
Can an accountant prepare my taxes completely online?
Yes. Accountants Online prepares personal (T1) and corporate (T2) returns online for clients across Canada. You provide documents and approve the prepared return, and we confirm the appropriate filing arrangements. CRA EFILE is for approved personal tax preparers, NETFILE is for individuals filing their own returns, and corporations use Corporation Internet Filing where applicable. No office visit is required.
How much does an online accountant cost in Canada?
It depends on the work involved — a simple personal return costs far less than a corporate return with full bookkeeping. Accountants Online uses flat-rate pricing set before any work begins, so there are no hourly surprises. See the Pricing page for current plans.
Do I need an accountant for a T2 corporate tax return?
You are not legally required to use an accountant, but a T2 requires financial statements, GIFI schedules, and knowledge of corporate tax rules. Most owner-managed corporations use a professional to minimize tax legally and avoid costly filing errors.
Is my information secure with an online accountant?
Yes. Documents are exchanged through an encrypted client portal rather than email, access is limited to the team working on your file, and files are e-filed directly with the CRA.
Which provinces do you serve?
We serve clients online in every Canadian province and territory. Because everything happens remotely, the service is the same whether your business is in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec or the territories — we have no physical offices to travel to.
How do I get started with an online accountant?
Book a free consultation through the contact form, receive a flat-rate quote in writing, then upload your documents to the secure client portal. Work begins as soon as your documents arrive — no in-person meeting needed.
Is a virtual accountant the same as an online accountant?
The terms are used interchangeably. A virtual accountant delivers the same tax, bookkeeping and payroll work as an online accountant, entirely remotely. Accountants Online's virtual accountants serve clients in every Canadian province and territory through a secure client portal, with direct CRA e-filing and no in-person meetings.
More answers in our Accounting & Tax FAQ and pricing plans.
Explore our in-depth Canada guides: Tax Accountant Canada, T2 Corporate Tax Return, Bookkeeping Services and Canada–US Cross-Border Tax.