Bookkeeping · Payroll · Tax · Ottawa
Steady books, on-time CRA filings, and an accountant who picks up the phone.
Eight Locks looks after the numbers for Ottawa sole proprietors, small corporations and families — monthly bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST, personal and corporate tax, all at fixed prices in Canadian dollars.
- $295monthly packages from, + HST
- 30 minfree first consultation
- EN / FRservice in English and French
The Ottawa Locks, Rideau Canal
What we do
Eight services, one ledger
Pick a single service or bundle them into a monthly package. Every price below is a starting point in Canadian dollars, before HST.
- 01Monthly bookkeepingReconciled books every month, so your numbers are ready when you, your bank or the CRA ask for them. from $250 + HST
- 02Payroll & source deductionsAccurate pay runs, CPP, EI and income tax deductions remitted on time, and T4 slips done before the end of February. from $90 + HST
- 03GST/HST returnsRegistration, input tax credit reviews and GST/HST returns filed electronically on your reporting schedule. from $175 + HST
- 04T1 personal tax returnsPersonal returns for employees, retirees, landlords and the self-employed — with every credit you're entitled to. from $95 + HST
- 05T2 corporate tax & year-endYear-end financial statements, the T2 return and the Ontario schedules — prepared together, explained clearly. from $1,650 + HST
- 06CRA reviews & audit supportA calm, organised response to CRA letters, reviews and audits — we deal with the agency so you don't have to. from $175 + HST
- 07Incorporation helpShould you incorporate? If so, federally or in Ontario? We help you decide, set up and register correctly from day one. from $850 + HST
- 08Small-business advisoryPractical advice on cash flow, owner pay, pricing and growth — based on your real numbers, not generic tips. from $225 + HST
Who we work with
Built around the way you earn
Sole proprietors & freelancers
Track income and expenses without a second job. We file your T2125 with your personal return and keep GST/HST on schedule.
- T1 with self-employment income from $295
- Quarterly or annual GST/HST returns
- Launch package from $295/month
Owner-managed corporations
Monthly books, payroll, the T2 and year-end statements prepared by the same people, plus advice on paying yourself.
- T2 and year-end statements included in Steady
- Salary vs dividend planning
- One point of contact all year
Families & individuals
Employment, pension, rental and investment income — with every Ontario credit checked, filed electronically.
- T1 returns from $95
- Couples prepared together
- Prior-year and late returns
New businesses
Register for HST, decide whether and where to incorporate, and set up books properly from the first invoice.
- Incorporation help from $850
- CRA program accounts opened
- Bookkeeping set-up included
Monthly packages
Priced by the size of your business
Three fixed monthly fees, set by transaction volume and payroll. Not sure where you fit? The size finder on the pricing page recommends one in a few seconds.
Find your package Compare every featureLaunch
Sole proprietors and brand-new corporations
$295/month
+ HST
- Up to 50 transactions a month
- Payroll available as an add-on
- GST/HST returns included
Steady
Established small businesses with a small team
$595/month
+ HST
- Up to 150 transactions a month
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- T2 and year-end statements included
Scale
Growing companies with more volume and payroll
$1,150/month
+ HST
- Up to 400 transactions a month
- Payroll for up to 15 employees
- T2 and year-end statements included
Tax-deadline calendar · general guide
The dates we keep for you
Every client gets a reminder before each deadline that applies to them, and we file early so the reminder is usually just good news.
Open the general guideGeneral guide only. Dates that fall on a weekend or public holiday generally move to the next business day. Your own deadlines depend on your situation.
- End of FebruaryT4, T4A and T5 slips and summaries
- April 30Personal T1 return — file and pay
- June 15T1 filing deadline for the self-employed
- September 15Personal tax instalment (3 of 4)
- December 15Personal tax instalment (4 of 4)
- 15th, monthlyPayroll source deductions — regular remitters
Getting started
Four locks up to calm water
The Ottawa Locks lift boats one step at a time. Onboarding works the same way — short, predictable steps.
- 1
Free consultation
30 minutes by phone, video or in the office. You leave with a written quote.
- 2
Engagement letter
A fixed monthly fee and a clear list of who does what, and when.
- 3
Clean hand-over
We collect last year's files, set up secure access and fix anything outstanding.
- 4
Steady rhythm
Books closed monthly, returns filed early and a reminder before every deadline.
Questions
Asked before almost every first meeting
More answers on prices, deadlines and working with the CRA are on the FAQ page.
All questionsAre your prices fixed?
Monthly packages are fixed fees agreed in your engagement letter. One-off services are quoted before we start. Prices are in Canadian dollars and HST is added.
When is my personal tax return due?
April 30 for most people; June 15 if you or your spouse or common-law partner were self-employed. Any balance owing is due April 30 either way.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. With your permission we request last year's working papers and returns from your previous accountant and pick up from there.
Why do you add HST?
Accounting services are taxable supplies. In Ontario the HST rate is 13%, so a $595 monthly package is $672.35 including HST.