Accounting & tax specialists in downtown London
Accountant in London, Ontario for Personal and Business Tax
A&P Accounting & Tax Experts is a London accounting and tax firm on the sixth floor of 380 Wellington Street, a short walk from Victoria Park and the CRA tax services office on Talbot Street. We prepare personal and corporate tax returns, keep the books, run payroll and answer the CRA when it writes.
Our clients range from T4 employees and Western University students to self-employed trades, rental property owners, incorporated owner-managers and executors settling an estate. Each one gets a plain-language review of their return before anything is filed.
Every one of our Google reviews is five stars, and clients mention the same things again and again: clear explanations, attention to detail and quick answers to their questions.
- 5.0 stars on Google
- Downtown London office
- In person or fully online
- Open Saturdays
What we do
Accounting and Tax Services for London Individuals and Businesses
Whether you need one personal return filed or a full set of books, payroll and a T2 return kept on track all year, the work starts with the same goal: accurate filings, every credit you are owed and no surprises from the CRA. Here are the accounting and tax services London households and businesses ask us for most.
Personal Tax Returns
T1 returns for T4 earners, landlords, students, newcomers and seniors, with every credit checked before we e-file.
Corporate Tax Returns (T2)
T2 returns and year-end financial statements for incorporated businesses, holding companies and professional corporations.
Bookkeeping Services
Monthly, quarterly or catch-up bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero, reconciled to the bank every period.
Payroll Services
Pay runs, CRA source deduction remittances, T4 slips and Records of Employment handled on schedule.
GST/HST Returns
Registration, return filing and input tax credit claims at Ontario’s 13% harmonized sales tax rate.
Tax Planning
Year-round planning for families and owner-managers, from RRSP and FHSA timing to salary versus dividends.
CRA Audit Support
Help with CRA review letters, audits, objections, late filing and requests for penalty relief.
Estate and Trust Tax Returns
Final returns, T3 estate returns and clearance certificates for executors settling a loved one’s affairs.
Business Incorporation
Ontario or federal incorporation, a NUANS name search and CRA business account setup in one process.
Our clients
Who We Help Across London
A tax return tells the story of a year, and that story looks very different for a nurse at University Hospital, a landlord with a student rental near Fanshawe and a contractor who just incorporated. Find the situation that sounds most like yours.
Employees and Families
T4 income, union dues and work-from-home claims, plus the credits families often miss: child care expenses, medical costs, the Canada Child Benefit and RRSP or FHSA deductions.
Self-Employed Professionals and Gig Workers
Freelancers, trades, realtors and rideshare drivers reporting on Form T2125, with home office, vehicle and CPP on self-employment worked out properly.
Incorporated Small Businesses
Owner-managers who want the T2 return, payroll, HST and their own personal return handled by one team that sees the full picture.
Landlords and Rental Property Owners
Near-campus rentals around Western University and Fanshawe College, Old East duplexes and cottage rentals, reported on Form T776 with capital cost allowance decided deliberately.
Newcomers and International Students
A first Canadian return comes with questions about residency status, world income and tuition credits. Filing correctly in year one unlocks benefits for years to come.
Executors and Families After a Loss
Final returns, T3 estate returns and the clearance certificate that protects executors, handled patiently and explained one step at a time.
Our process
How Working With Our London Accounting Team Works
Book a call, send your documents and review the results with us before anything is filed. That simple rhythm works the same way for a single T1 return or a corporation’s year-end.
Call for a Free Quote
Tell us what needs filing and for which years. We confirm the documents you need and give you a fee before any work begins.
Drop Off or Upload Your Documents
Bring a folder to our Wellington Street office or upload slips and receipts through our secure client portal from anywhere.
Review Your Return Before It Is Filed
We walk you through the result, answer your questions, then e-file with the CRA once you sign the T183 authorization.
Year-Round Follow-Up
We check your Notice of Assessment against what was filed and stay on call for CRA letters and next year’s planning.
Ready to hand off this year’s taxes?
Call our downtown London office for a free quote. Saturday appointments are available.
Fees
What Accounting and Tax Help Costs in London
Accounting fees in London are driven by complexity, not by the size of your refund. A single T4 return takes far less time than a return with rental schedules, capital gains and three years of catch-up filing.
Across the London market, a basic personal return typically runs about $100 to $250, and incorporated businesses should budget from about $1,500 for a T2 with year-end statements. We give you a fixed quote once we know what is involved.
- Number of slips, schedules and income sources
- Self-employment, rental or investment activity
- How organized your records and receipts are
- Prior years that need filing or adjusting
- Monthly work like bookkeeping, payroll or HST
Our Fees & Pricing page, linked in the main menu, breaks down what drives the cost of each service.
The A&P difference
Why London Clients Choose A&P Accounting & Tax Experts
Plenty of firms can push a return through tax software. What London clients tell us they value is being able to sit across a desk from someone, understand what was filed and know who to call when a brown CRA envelope shows up in June.
In-Person Help in Downtown London
Our office is in Tower B at 380 Wellington Street, a few blocks from the CRA tax services office at 451 Talbot Street. Walk-in help at the CRA office is limited, so having a local accountant you can actually meet makes a difference.
Clear Answers Before You File
Every return is reviewed with you in plain language before it goes to the CRA. You will know why your refund or balance owing is what it is, and what could change it next year.
Support When the CRA Writes
Our work does not stop on April 30. If the CRA sends a review letter, a reassessment or a request for receipts, we read it with you and handle the response.
Reviews From Real Clients
We hold a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews, every one of them five stars. Clients most often mention clear explanations, attention to detail and responsiveness.
Service area
Serving London and Nearby Communities
Clients come to our downtown office from every corner of the city, and many more work with us online from the towns along Highways 401, 402 and 4. If you live in Middlesex, Elgin or Oxford County, you are close enough for an in-person visit and online service covers the rest.
London neighbourhoods
- Downtown
- Byron
- Masonville
- Lambeth
- Old North
- Old South
- Wortley Village
- Westmount
- Hyde Park
- Old East Village
- White Oaks
- Stoney Creek
Surrounding towns
- St. Thomas
- Woodstock
- Strathroy
- Ingersoll
- Komoka
- Dorchester
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring an Accountant in London
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in London, Ontario?
Most London individuals pay roughly $100 to $250 for a straightforward personal return, while a T2 corporate return with year-end financial statements usually starts around $1,500. The price depends on how many slips and schedules are involved, whether your records are organized, and whether prior years need catching up.
We quote the fee before any work starts, so there are no surprises when your return is ready.
Do I need a CPA to do my taxes?
No. In Canada, anyone can prepare and file a personal or corporate tax return, and the CRA does not require a CPA designation to do so.
Designations matter for specific assurance work: only licensed public accountants can sign audit or review engagement reports in Ontario. For tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll, what counts is experience with your type of return and a firm that will stand behind its work if the CRA asks questions.
Can you file tax returns for previous years?
Yes. We regularly prepare catch-up returns for people who are one, two or many years behind. Filing late returns restarts benefits like the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) and the Canada Child Benefit, and it stops penalties from growing if you owe.
Can I do everything online without coming in?
Yes. You can upload your slips and receipts through a secure portal, sign the T183 e-filing authorization electronically and review your return over the phone or video.
Many clients in St. Thomas, Woodstock and Strathroy never visit the office, while others prefer to drop off a folder on Wellington Street.
When should I book an appointment for tax season?
Book in February if you can. Demand for tax help in London climbs sharply through March and April, and the weeks before the April 30 deadline fill up quickly.
Most T4 and T5 slips arrive by the end of February and T3 slips by the end of March, so an early booking lets us start as soon as your documents are in.
Book a Consultation With a London Accountant
Tell us what you need filed and we will tell you what it costs, what to bring and how soon we can start. Calls are answered Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.