Over 40 years of dedicated tax strategy for Ottawa small businesses. We replace fear with clarity and actionable strategies.
Many new clients come to our office feeling overwhelmed by their tax predicament or anxious about the potential costs of professional help. We replace that fear with a clear, actionable strategy. Located conveniently in South Ottawa, John Harrington CPA serves small businesses and professionals across the entire National Capital Region—from Kanata and Nepean to Orleans and Gloucester.
Over four decades of dedicated tax strategy for Ottawa small businesses.
We understand that dealing with the CRA can be intimidating; we provide clarity and peace of mind.
From fully integrated accounting and bookkeeping to complex corporate reorganizations.
We don’t just take your data at face value. We offer fully integrated accounting and bookkeeping services to ensure your financial foundation is rock solid before we ever file a return.
We perform a deep-dive review of your day-to-day books to catch misclassified expenses and clean up shareholder loan accounts.
We handle the heavy lifting of compliance (T2, T1, T3). We meet with you before the deadline to review draft numbers in plain English, ensuring you understand your profitability and tax liabilities long before the payment is due.
We design tax structures for seamless transitions. Whether buying, selling, or reorganizing, we help maximize Capital Gains Tax Exemptions and collaborate with top tax lawyers in Ottawa to align legal and financial strategies.
Expanding with new buildings or equipment? Lenders require pristine financials. We assist with robust business plans, financial projections, and filing documents for successful credit and financing applications.
We organize family affairs holistically to ensure wealth is transferred in the most tax-friendly way possible. We build comprehensive strategies for families that focus on tax-efficiency and avoiding unnecessary probate fees.
We help Ottawa physicians and dentists determine when incorporation makes sense, run the math on tax deferral benefits, and navigate complex TOSI rules.
Managing PSB (Personal Services Business) risk for Ottawa's tech sector. We stress-test your status and optimize HST and home office deductions.
Navigating the complex Disability Tax Credit (DTC). We assist with applications, credit transfers, and retroactive claims for up to 10 years.
John was born in North Bay and raised in Pembroke Ontario. He is very proud of his Ottawa Valley roots and has over four decades of experience in the tax and financial world.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa (magna cum laude), John worked for KPMG and the Office of the Auditor General for Canada (OAG), where he managed audits for major departments including Finance, Treasury Board, and the Canada Revenue Agency.
In 1995, John returned to the private sector and has since specialized in business organizations, restructuring, trust and estate planning, and medical/dental industry tax strategy.
Yes. A bookkeeper records the history of your transactions, but a CPA designs your future tax strategy. At John Harrington CPA, we offer fully integrated accounting and bookkeeping, or we can oversee your current bookkeeper's data to ensure it is tax-compliant.
Absolutely. If you are expanding your business, buying equipment, or purchasing a building, lenders require confidence in your numbers. We help with business plans and file the necessary financial documents for successful credit applications.
We provide comprehensive advisory for business transactions. Whether you are reorganizing a business, transferring assets at arm's length, or selling entirely, we help you structure the deal to avoid unnecessary taxes and maximize your capital gains tax exemptions.
We offer a package deal for estate planning that organizes your family's affairs in the most tax-friendly way possible. We build checklists and strategies that focus on avoiding probate and ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient transfer of wealth.
Yes. We are specialists in disability tax applications. If you were eligible in previous years but did not claim it, we can request a retroactive adjustment for up to 10 years. We also arrange transfers of credits between family members.