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You'll know the fee — including any extras like rental income schedules — before we touch your file. Our prices are published on this site.
See our fees →Chartered Professional Accountant · Scarborough
Taxes done right, in your language.
Ari A. Ariaran, CPA, CGA — personal and corporate tax, accounting, and financial planning for Scarborough families and businesses. Friendly service in English and Tamil, from a team clients have trusted for over a decade.
- 10+
- Years serving Scarborough
- 4.8★
- 31 Google reviews
- 3,000+
- Returns filed for Scarborough families & businesses
- 5
- Specialists who know your file
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Which sounds like you?
I need help with personal taxes
- ✓ Returns from $75 — fee confirmed first
- ✓ Every credit checked, explained in plain words
- ✓ Rental, students, seniors, newcomers welcome
I run a business
- ✓ T2, bookkeeping, GST/HST, payroll — one office
- ✓ CRA letters and audits handled for you
- ✓ Straight answers on incorporation and salary vs dividends
What we do
One office for your taxes, books, and plans
From a first personal return to an incorporated business with CRA questions — we handle it, explain it, and stay reachable all year.
Personal Income Tax
T1 returns for employees, families, students, seniors, and newcomers — with every credit you're entitled to.
Learn more →Business & Corporate
Corporate returns, bookkeeping, GST/HST, payroll, incorporation, SR&ED, and CRA audit support — a CPA-led team behind your business.
Learn more →Financial & Retirement Planning
RRSP and TFSA strategy, retirement income planning, and estate planning — so tax season decisions serve your long-term goals.
Learn more →Why clients stay
No surprises. No jargon. No rushing you out the door.
Complex files are daily work
Corporate returns, GST/HST, SR&ED claims, CRA audits and disputes, incorporation, rental and self-employment income — handled in-house by a CPA-led team.
Business services →A team that knows you by name
Clients don't get passed around. You'll work with the same people — Ari, Stephen, Viji, Kavitha, Tharsy — year after year.
Meet the team →Why not just do it yourself?
Software fills in boxes. An accountant finds money.
Tax software does what you tell it. It doesn't know what you didn't think to tell it — the credits you qualify for, the timing that changes the answer, the expense you didn't know was claimable. That's the job of a person who asks the right questions.
Illustrative examples of common situations — not client records. Your numbers will be your own; bring them to a free consultation and we'll tell you honestly what we see.
Personal · familyIllustrative example
A caregiver's tax return
Filed her own taxes for years while caring for her mother at home.
What we found: The caregiver credit and disability tax credit she never knew applied — claimed back for prior years too.
Saved$2,100
Rental & self-employedIllustrative example
A landlord who drives for a living
Drove for a living and rented out his basement — reported the income, missed the expenses.
What we found: Vehicle costs, home-office share, mortgage interest and repairs — properly documented and claimed.
Saved$1,850
Small businessIllustrative example
A contractor ready to incorporate
Ran a growing contracting business as a sole proprietor because that's how he started.
What we found: Incorporation at the right moment, plus the right salary-and-dividend mix for his family's situation.
Saved$6,400
How it works
Three steps, start to filed
- 1
Bring or upload your documents
Drop by the office at Middlefield & McNicoll, or send everything through our secure client portal.
- 2
We prepare and review with you
Your return is prepared by our team and walked through with you — what you owe or get back, and why — before anything is filed.
- 3
Filed, with year-round support
We file with the CRA and keep your records organized. CRA letter in July? Call us — that's included in the relationship.
Reviews
What clients actually say
★★★★★
“I have been Ari's client since 2017 and is the best service I am experiencing since then. He got a very efficient and highly skilled team to serve my personal and corporation taxes.”
★★★★★
“I am extremely happy with the services & expertise provided by Ari and his staff. They helped me last 10 years... They are friendly & caring for you. I highly recommend their office for any body wants to do personal & business tax in GTA.”
★★★★★
“When I was facing a complex tax issue, he worked diligently to find a solution that minimized my tax liability. Also provided ongoing financial advice that helped me make informed decisions.”
Do you speak Tamil?
Yes — most of our clients are served in Tamil. You can do everything, from the first call to the final review, in Tamil or English.
How much does a personal tax return cost?
Basic personal returns start at $75 per person. Extras like rental income are priced up front (rental adds $60) — see the pricing page for the full list. You'll always know the fee before we start.
What should I bring?
Your slips (T4, T5, T4A…), last year's Notice of Assessment, receipts for deductions (RRSP, medical, donations, childcare), and rental or business records if they apply. Not sure? Call us — we'll tell you exactly what your situation needs.
Can you fix past years or handle CRA letters?
Yes. We file adjustments for previous years, catch up unfiled returns, and respond to CRA reviews, audits, and disputes on your behalf.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, but during tax season an appointment saves you waiting. Book online in one minute, or call and we'll set a time.