T2 Corporation Income Tax Returns
Preparation of federal and applicable provincial or territorial corporate income tax filings using your finalized books, supporting schedules, and prior-year information.
Canadian Corporate Tax Services
Corporate tax returns (T2),
handled with clarity.
T2 corporate tax return preparation and online T2 filing, year-end tax planning, and practical compliance support for Canadian corporations, from new companies to established owner-managed businesses.
What we do
Corporate tax support from year-end to filing.
We turn your accounting records into a well-supported corporate tax return filing and help identify tax planning items before deadlines become urgent.
Year-End Tax Planning
Review timing of income and expenses, capital purchases, instalments, remuneration, and other year-end items that may affect the corporation.
Owner-Manager Compensation
Salary-versus-dividend analysis and cash-flow considerations for incorporated business owners based on the company and shareholder facts. For wider planning, see our tax advisory service.
Prior-Year, Nil & Amended Returns
Support for late or missed T2 filings, nil returns for inactive corporations, corrections, or prior-year changes where an adjustment is appropriate and supporting records are available.
CRA Correspondence Support
Help interpreting routine corporate tax notices, reconciling amounts to filed information, and preparing organized response packages where appropriate. For audits and review letters, see our CRA audit and review support.
Tax Workpapers & Continuity Schedules
Organized tax calculations, continuity schedules, and reconciliations that make the year-end corporate file easier to understand and maintain.
Key points
6 months
Typical T2 filing deadlineA corporation generally files its T2 return within six months after the end of its tax year.
2–3 months
Common balance-due timingCorporate income tax is generally due two months after year-end; certain qualifying CCPCs may have a three-month balance-due date.
Reference: CRA, T2 filing · CRA, balance-due day
Our process
Simple, organized, and easy to follow.
A clear process keeps documents, questions, review, and completion moving without unnecessary back-and-forth.
STEP 01
Understand the situation
We start with the service you need, your current status, records, and any deadlines already approaching.
STEP 02
Collect what matters
You receive a focused document request based on your file instead of an unfocused request for everything.
STEP 03
Prepare & review
We prepare the work, follow up on missing information, and explain the important results or decisions.
STEP 04
Complete & stay supported
After your review and approval, the work is completed or filed and we remain available for follow-up questions.
Who we help
For Canadian corporations that want more than form-filling.
Small business tax accountant support for Canadian corporations. The exact scope is tailored to the records, deadlines, and complexity of your situation.
✓Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs)
✓Startups and newly incorporated companies
✓Professional and service corporations
✓Family and owner-managed companies
✓Corporations with rental or investment activity
✓Businesses needing catch-up or amended filings
✓Companies coordinating T4/T5 and owner remuneration
✓Businesses responding to routine CRA notices
Frequently asked questions
Before you get started.
When is a corporate T2 return due?
A corporation generally files its T2 return within six months after its tax year-end. The tax payment deadline can be earlier, so both dates should be tracked separately.
When is corporate tax generally payable?
Corporate income tax is generally due two months after the end of the tax year. Certain qualifying CCPCs may have a three-month balance-due date.
Can you help if our bookkeeping is not finished?
Yes. We can identify missing items and, where appropriate, coordinate bookkeeping clean-up before the T2 work is completed.
Do you help with salary versus dividends?
Yes. We can compare common salary and dividend alternatives using the corporate and personal information available for your situation.
Can you amend a previously filed corporate return?
Where a correction is appropriate and supporting records are available, we can assist with amended corporate filings and related schedules.
Does an inactive corporation still have to file a T2 return?
Generally yes. Most corporations must file a T2 return every year, even with no income or activity, and a limited exception may apply to certain inactive corporations. We review your facts first, and can prepare nil or catch-up returns for earlier years. GST/HST returns are a separate filing; see our GST/HST service.
Can my T2 return be filed online?
Yes. Most corporations are required to file their T2 return electronically with CRA. We prepare the return from your finalized books, review it with you, and file it electronically once you approve.
Book a consultation
Ready to simplify your corporate tax?
Tell us about your corporation, year-end, and current records. We'll outline the documents, scope, next steps, and expected fee before work begins. See pricing in our fee calculator or contact us directly.