Double Check Income Tax

Double Check Income Tax is an accounting and income tax firm based in Ottawa. It works with individuals and with small and medium-sized businesses across Ottawa and the surrounding regions, and has served clients in the Montreal area since opening a branch there.

Products and services

• Income tax returns: preparing and filing personal and business tax returns, including prior year returns and returns for any province.
• Bookkeeping and accounting: bookkeeping, financial statements and day-to-day accounting management.
• Payroll: payroll support as part of its accounting services.
• Business start-up and internal control: advice for new businesses and help setting up internal control.
• Budgeting and consulting: counselling on financial, tax and business questions, and help defining performance measures for projects.

Customers and markets

Small business owners, managers of large organisations, and individuals who need help with personal tax or financial matters.

Key facts

• Based in: Ottawa
• Founded: 1983
• Montreal branch: opened about ten years after the firm was founded
• Led by: Joseph Colas, an accountant and tax advisor
• Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm