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Tax Accountant in Burlington: File Your Taxes Online

Burlington clients can file with us online: you send your slips, we prepare the return, you review and approve it, and we e-file it with the CRA, with no office visit. We do not have an office in Burlington; the closest is our Guelph Branch on Edinburgh Road South in Guelph, if you want to meet in person. The City of Burlington licenses every short-term accommodation and many types of business, so this page sets out the points that matter to owners.

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Aerial view of the compass at Spencer Smith Park on the Burlington waterfront, with downtown beyond BurlingtonSpencer Smith Park, Burlington waterfront
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File your taxes online from Burlington

From the waterfront to Aldershot, you can file from home. Send your slips and receipts through our remote tax filing service, review the finished return and approve it before we e-file it with the CRA.

  1. Tell us about your return

    A short request form, with no sensitive information asked.

  2. Send your slips and receipts

    We explain how to share them safely after your request.

  3. We prepare your return

    An accountant prepares it and checks it before you see it.

  4. You review and approve

    Nothing is filed until you say so.

  5. We e-file with the CRA

    You get your copies and know what happens next.

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Burlington Property Tax, Short-Term Accommodation Licence and Business Licences

What to know, from the official pages named on each card. We last checked them on October 29, 2026.

Burlington property tax: instalments, penalties and interest

Burlington issues the interim bill in January with two instalments, typically in the third weeks of February and April. In 2026 the final instalments were due June 23 and September 23. A penalty of 1.25% is added to the amount in default on the first day of default, and 1.25% interest is charged on the last day of each month on the outstanding balance. The City offers a pre-authorized 10-month plan with monthly withdrawals from January to October, and a Due Date plan that follows the instalments. It does not take credit cards directly, only through third-party processors. Follow the dates on your bill.

Source: City of Burlington: paying property taxes (opens in a new tab)

Short-term rentals in Burlington need a City licence

Since May 1, 2025 the Short-Term Accommodation By-law has required the property owner to hold a City licence for each short-term accommodation. Rentals are only allowed in the applicant's principal residence, are limited to 28 consecutive days per stay and 183 days a year, and the licence is renewed every year. A condo unit or apartment is eligible only if the condo board permits short-term rentals and gives written approval. Rental income also belongs on your income tax return, and we can help you report it.

Source: City of Burlington: short-term accommodations licence (opens in a new tab)

Business licences in Burlington under By-law 042-2008

Burlington's Business Licensing By-law 042-2008 covers car dealerships and repair garages, convenience stores and food sellers, restaurants, personal services such as hair, nails, tattooing and piercing, pawnbrokers, public halls and entertainment venues, fireworks sales and newspaper boxes. Most applications need a signed application form, a Zoning Clearance Certificate dated within 12 months, proof of your right to occupy the premises and your Ontario Business Registry information. We can help you work out what applies to your business and keep its books.

Source: City of Burlington: business licences (opens in a new tab)

Tax and accounting services for Burlington

The same services whether you file online, call us or visit an office.

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Also useful: our free income tax calculator and the tax deadlines list.

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Burlington tax questions

Yes. Burlington clients can send their slips and receipts through our remote tax filing service, review the finished return and approve it, and we e-file it with the CRA. No office visit is needed.

The interim bill goes out in January with two instalments, typically in the third weeks of February and April. In 2026 the final instalments were due June 23 and September 23. A 1.25% penalty applies on the first day of default, so follow the dates on your bill.

Yes. Since May 1, 2025 the owner must hold a City licence, the rental must be the owner's principal residence, stays are limited to 28 consecutive days and 183 days a year, and condo units need the board's written approval.

Many do. By-law 042-2008 covers car dealerships and garages, food sellers, restaurants, personal services such as tattooing and nail services, pawnbrokers and entertainment venues. Most applications need a Zoning Clearance Certificate dated within 12 months.

No. The closest of our offices is the Guelph Branch at 3-7 Edinburgh Road South in Guelph. Many Burlington clients file online and never need to travel.

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