Individuals & families
Employees, students, newcomers and rental owners who want their return done right and every credit claimed.
Personal tax pricing →Ottawa, Ontario · Virtual or in personOttawa · Virtual or in person
Tax and bookkeeping for Ottawa's self-employed and small businesses
Get your books current and your returns filed on time, with flat pricing and a real person you can call.
Your month-end, handledSample checklist
- Bank & credit card reconciliationDone
- Receipts categorizedDone
- HST/GST return preparedDone
- Payroll remittancesIn review
- Monthly financial statementsNext
Every client gets a clear monthly summary, not a pile of spreadsheets.
Who we help
Built for people who'd rather run their business than chase receipts
Self-employed & sole proprietors
Freelancers, contractors and gig workers who need clean books, HST filed and no surprises at tax time.
Small business pricing →Incorporated small businesses
Owners who need monthly bookkeeping, payroll and a year-end that's ready when the T2 is due.
Corporate pricing →Services
Everything your books need, under one roof
Personal tax returns
T1 returns for employees, students, newcomers, rental owners and the self-employed, with every credit and deduction you're entitled to.
Learn more →Monthly bookkeeping
Reconciliations, categorization and monthly financial statements in QuickBooks Online, Xero or the software you already use.
Learn more →Corporate tax (T2)
Year-end preparation and T2 filings for incorporated businesses, coordinated with your bookkeeping so year-end is quick.
Learn more →Payroll
Pay runs, source deduction remittances, T4s and ROEs, so your team gets paid correctly and on time.
HST/GST filings
Registration, input tax credit tracking and on-time monthly, quarterly or annual returns.
Catch-up & clean-up
Behind on filings or books? We rebuild past years, file overdue returns and get you current with the CRA.
Pricing
Simple packages, priced up front
You'll get a fixed quote after your free consultation. Final price depends on volume and complexity.
Personal
Individuals & families
From $70 / return
- T1 personal tax return
- Credits & deductions review
- CRA e-filing
- Spouse or partner return add-on
Small Business
Most popularSelf-employed & sole proprietors
From $250 / month
- Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliations
- HST/GST filings
- Monthly financial summary
- Year-end personal & business tax return
Corporate
Incorporated businesses
From $750 / month
- Everything in Small Business
- Payroll & remittances
- Year-end preparation & T2 filing
- Quarterly check-ins
Small corporation with only a few transactions a month? Ask about a lighter package.
Book a free consultationHow it works
Getting started takes one conversation
Free consultation
A 30-minute call to understand your situation, what's due and what's been piling up.
A clear, fixed quote
You get a flat price and a plan before any work begins. No hourly surprises.
We take it from there
Send your documents securely, and we keep your books current and your filings on time, all year.
The Hurdle promise
- One point of contact.The same person handles your file from the first call to filing day.
- A fixed price, agreed up front.No hourly billing and no surprise invoices.
- On time, every time.Deadlines tracked for you, with reminders before anything is due.
- Plain language.Your numbers explained so you can make decisions with them.
About Hurdle
Direct access to the person doing your books
No junior staff, no long hold times.
- QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
- CRA-registered EFILE provider
- 7+ years in accounting
Hurdle Tax & Bookkeeping is an Ottawa practice built on more than seven years of hands-on accounting experience, from preparing tax returns to managing month-end close.
We started Hurdle because small business owners deserve the same clear, organized books that larger companies get, explained in plain language by someone who answers their calls.
Book a meeting
Pick a time that works for you
Free 30-minute consultation by video, phone or in person. No cost, no obligation.
Free consultation
You'll leave with:
- A clear picture of what's due and when
- A fixed quote for the work
- Next steps, whether or not you hire us
Choose a time online
Pick any open slot on my calendar. You'll get a confirmation email right away.
Open the booking calendarPrefer a call back? Call (613) 612-3585 or send a quick request.
Prefer to write?
Get a free tax review
Tell us what you need. We'll reply within one business day with next steps and a fixed quote.
- No cost, no obligation
- Behind on filings? That's fine, we'll help you catch up
- Your information stays private
Common questions
How much does it cost?
Personal returns start at $70, and monthly bookkeeping packages start at $250. After a free consultation you get a fixed quote, so you know the full price before any work begins.
Do I need to meet in person?
No. Most clients work with us entirely online, with secure document sharing and video calls. In-person meetings in Ottawa are available too.
I'm behind on my taxes. Can you help?
Yes. We file overdue returns, rebuild past bookkeeping and help you get back in good standing with the CRA.
How do you keep my information safe?
Documents are exchanged through encrypted file sharing rather than regular email attachments, and we never sell or share your information. See our privacy notice.
Which accounting software do you work with?
We work in QuickBooks Online and Xero, and can help you choose and set up the right one if you're starting fresh.
When is the personal tax deadline?
Most individuals file by April 30. Self-employed people have until June 15 to file, but any balance owing is still due April 30.
Free download
The tax-season document checklist
Every slip, receipt and form to gather before you file, on one printable page.