Canadian Tax Accountant Needed for 2025 Personal and Sole Proprietorship Tax Returns

Project Overview I am looking for an experienced Canadian tax accountant or CPA to prepare and file several related 2025 tax returns. The work involves: * Two adult personal income tax returns * Sole proprietorship business income reported on one personal return * Review of whether a dependent child requires a tax return * Review of applicable family, dependent and childcare-related tax credits * GST/HST review and filing support, if required * Review of business expenses and available deductions ## Primary Goal I am looking for a Canadian tax professional who can do more than basic tax-software data entry. The successful applicant should carefully review the information provided, identify legitimate deductions and credits, and help minimize the total family tax burden while remaining fully compliant with CRA requirements. ## Scope of Work The successful applicant will be expected to: * Review bookkeeping reports and supporting records * Reconcile sole proprietorship income and expenses * Prepare the applicable T2125 business statement * Review business expense classifications * Identify missing records or supporting documentation * Review home-office and vehicle expenses, where applicable * Prepare and electronically file the required personal tax returns * Confirm whether a dependent child should file a return * Review applicable family and childcare-related tax benefits * Review GST/HST reporting requirements * Identify available deductions, credits and carry-forward amounts * Explain the final tax results in plain language * Identify potential CRA compliance or audit concerns * Provide tax-planning and recordkeeping recommendations for the following year ## Preferred Qualifications Applicants should have: * Direct experience preparing Canadian personal tax returns * Strong experience with sole proprietorships and T2125 filings * Current knowledge of CRA requirements * Experience with self-employed or consulting professionals * Experience reviewing business expenses and GST/HST filings * Knowledge of dependent and childcare-related tax credits * Strong attention to detail * Clear communication skills * Secure methods for receiving confidential documents A Canadian CPA designation is strongly preferred. Experience with Wave Accounting is an asset. ## Information Available Documents may include: * Personal tax slips * Sole proprietorship bookkeeping reports * Business income and expense records * Receipts and supporting documentation * Bank and credit card statements * GST/HST records * Prior-year tax returns and Notices of Assessment * Home-office and vehicle-use information * Childcare expense documentation Confidential records will be shared only after the applicant has been shortlisted. ## Deliverables The final deliverables should include: * Completed 2025 personal tax returns * Completed T2125 sole proprietorship statement * Dependent child tax return, only if required or beneficial * Completed or reviewed GST/HST filing requirements * Electronic filing confirmations * Plain-language summary of the final tax results * Summary of deductions and credits claimed * Summary of taxes owing or refunds * List of carry-forward balances * List of upcoming tax deadlines or required payments * Recommendations for future tax planning and recordkeeping Please provide: * Your estimated fixed price or pricing structure * Expected turnaround time * Relevant Canadian tax experience * Confirmation that all information will remain confidential ## Important Applicants must have direct and current experience with Canadian taxation.