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Personal Tax Return (T1) Services Across Canada

CPA Firm Online provides online personal income tax return preparation for individuals across Canada. We assist with T1 returns, employment and investment income, self-employment, rental income and Quebec provincial tax returns where applicable.

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Personal tax services

T1 personal tax services we provide

The scope of a personal tax return depends on your sources of income, deductions, investments, province of residence and other tax information. The required work and professional fees are confirmed before the engagement begins.

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T1 tax return preparation

Preparation of your Canadian T1 personal income tax return using the tax slips and information provided for the year.

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Employment income

Reporting of employment income and related tax slips such as T4 information and applicable provincial slips.

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Investment income

Reporting of applicable interest, dividends, investment slips and other investment information provided for the year.

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Self-employment income

Preparation of applicable self-employment income and expense information as part of your personal income tax return.

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Rental income

Reporting of eligible rental income and expense information based on the records supplied for the property.

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Prior-year returns

Assistance with outstanding personal tax returns for prior years where sufficient information and documentation are available.

Who we work with

Personal tax support for different situations

Our online process is designed for individuals who want professional tax preparation and clear communication without routine in-person meetings.

Employees
Self-employed individuals
Consultants
Rental property owners
Investors
Individuals with multiple tax slips
Individuals with prior-year returns
Quebec residents
More than a basic tax return

Common personal tax situations

Some returns require additional schedules, calculations or supporting information. Common situations include:

Self-employment

Business revenue and eligible expense information may need to be reported as part of your T1 return.

Rental property

Rental income and applicable expenses require supporting records and additional tax reporting.

Investment activity

Investment income and dispositions may require additional tax slips, transaction information or calculations.

Multiple employers

Multiple employment slips and related deductions are incorporated into the annual personal tax return.

Prior-year filings

Missing tax years can often be addressed once the required tax information for each year is available.

Quebec tax filing

Quebec residents generally have both federal and Quebec provincial personal income tax filing requirements.

Our process

How our online T1 tax process works

A typical personal tax engagement follows these stages, although the exact process depends on your tax situation.

Initial information

You provide a summary of your tax situation and the services required.

Written proposal

We confirm the expected scope and professional fee before beginning the engagement.

Document collection

Tax slips and relevant supporting information are collected through the agreed digital process.

Tax review

The tax information is reviewed and questions are raised where additional clarification is required.

Return preparation

Your applicable federal and provincial tax information is prepared based on the records available.

Client review

Relevant tax results and filing information are communicated before completion where appropriate.

Authorization

Required filing authorizations are obtained before electronic filing where applicable.

Completion

Filing and applicable final documents are completed based on the agreed engagement.

Preparing your return

Documents you may need

Required documents vary based on your tax situation. Common items may include:

T4 employment slips
T5 investment income slips
T3 or other investment slips where applicable
RRSP contribution receipts
Tuition information where applicable
Medical expense information where relevant
Donation receipts where applicable
Self-employment income and expense records
Rental property income and expense records
Investment disposition information where applicable
Prior-year Notice of Assessment
Quebec Relevé slips where applicable
Quebec residents

Personal tax returns for Quebec residents

Quebec residents generally file a federal personal income tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency and a separate Quebec personal income tax return with Revenu Québec.

Where applicable, CPA Firm Online can prepare the federal and Quebec tax returns together as part of the same personal tax engagement.

Quebec-specific tax slips, including applicable Relevé slips, may also be required depending on your situation.

Official personal income tax resources

For official guidance on preparing and filing your returns, consult:

Frequently asked questions

Personal tax return FAQs

Can my personal tax return be completed entirely online?
Yes. Personal tax engagements can generally be handled remotely using digital document exchange, email and telephone communication, subject to required identity verification, authorization and filing requirements.
Can you prepare a T1 return for a self-employed individual?
Yes. Self-employment income and eligible business expense information can be incorporated into a personal T1 return where appropriate. Additional bookkeeping or information may be required depending on the records available.
Can you prepare tax returns for prior years?
Assistance may be available for outstanding prior-year returns when sufficient tax slips, records and supporting information can be obtained for the applicable years.
Can you prepare both the federal and Quebec tax returns?
Yes. For Quebec residents, the federal and Quebec personal income tax returns can generally be prepared together as part of the same engagement.
Do you prepare returns with rental income?
Rental income and applicable expense information can be incorporated into a personal tax return when sufficient supporting records are available.
How much does a personal tax return cost?
The fee depends on the complexity of the return, number and type of income sources, self-employment or rental activities, investment transactions and other required schedules. The proposed scope and fee are communicated before work begins.

Need help with your personal tax return?

Tell us about your tax situation and the income sources involved. CPA Firm Online can review your requirements and provide a written proposal based on the scope of your return.

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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute accounting, tax or legal advice. Tax treatment, eligibility for credits or deductions and filing requirements depend on the facts and circumstances of each taxpayer.