MSH Accounting

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Trusted Accounting Services in Ottawa

MSH Accounting is a full-service accounting practice dedicated to helping businesses and individuals navigate complex financial landscapes. Founded by Mark Houghting, a Certified Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience, we specialize in corporate tax compliance, personal tax planning, and estate management. Our approach focuses on simplifying financial concepts through clear communication and tailored strategies that align with each client's unique needs.

We have supported businesses from startup phases to national expansion, offering structural guidance that fosters sustainable growth. Our expertise extends to streamlining operations for established companies while maintaining strict adherence to Canada Revenue Agency regulations. With a commitment to plain-language explanations and proactive financial planning, we serve as a trusted partner for clients seeking to optimize their financial outcomes.

Services

Corporate Taxes Personal Taxes Estate Planning Tax Compliance Virtual CFO

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ years of Certified Management Accounting experience.
Our team provides personalized tax planning strategies for businesses and individuals.
We operate as a virtual CFO for small to medium-sized businesses.
Our expertise includes streamlining operations and reducing business costs.
We explain complex financial concepts in plain English.

Associations and certifications

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

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Services

Corporate Taxes

We help businesses navigate complex tax regulations while maximizing financial efficiency. Our services include source deduction remittance, HST/GST compliance, and corporate tax filings. With expertise in Canadian tax law, we develop customized strategies to reduce liabilities and ensure CRA compliance. Our virtual CFO approach provides small to medium businesses with strategic financial guidance.

Personal Taxes

Our personal tax services optimize returns through strategic planning and deduction maximization. We handle complex scenarios including contractor income, investment earnings, and childcare expenses. By analyzing complete financial profiles, we identify eligible credits and ensure accurate filings. Our plain-language approach helps clients understand tax implications while minimizing liabilities.

Estate Planning

We guide clients through creating comprehensive estate plans that address probate and tax implications. Services include preparing final returns, managing deemed asset dispositions, and obtaining CRA clearance certificates. Our expertise helps executors fulfill tax obligations while protecting beneficiaries. We simplify complex estate tax requirements for individuals aged 55+ and their families.

Tax Compliance

Our compliance services ensure businesses meet evolving CRA requirements. We handle EI/CPP remittances, T4 preparation, and multi-jurisdictional tax filings. By maintaining accurate records and timely submissions, we help clients avoid penalties while focusing on core operations. Our proactive approach minimizes compliance risks for growing businesses.

Virtual CFO

We provide strategic financial leadership for small to medium businesses through our virtual CFO service. This includes operational streamlining, cost reduction analysis, and growth planning. Our customized solutions help startups establish financial foundations and support established companies in optimizing business processes for long-term success.

People

Mark Houghting

CPA, CMA

Mark Houghting is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience helping Canadian businesses grow. He specializes in tax strategy, financial planning, and operational optimization for small to medium enterprises.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer?

We provide corporate tax compliance, personal tax planning, estate management, and virtual CFO services for businesses and individuals in Ottawa.

How can you help reduce business tax liabilities?

Our team develops customized tax strategies that leverage current regulations to minimize corporate tax obligations while ensuring CRA compliance.

Do you handle complex personal tax situations?

Yes, we specialize in complex scenarios including contractor income, investment earnings, and family tax planning to maximize refunds.

What estate planning services do you provide?

We assist with estate tax filings, final returns, and CRA clearance certificates while guiding executors through tax obligations and probate processes.

Are your services available for startups?

Yes, we help startups establish financial foundations and provide ongoing support for business growth and operational efficiency.

Reviews (5)

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Helene Anne Fortin

Jan 16, 2021 Report

I have been very lucky to have had Mark Houghting and his staff working on my business for many years. Professional, responsive and always there for me. Can't thank this firm enough.

M. Sl

Jan 29, 2020 Report

Cost us thousands in CRA follow ups. Didn't claim half the stuff he should have, and the rest he claimed incorrectly. We kept receiving CRA bills because everything was filed wrong. He didn't reply to emails, phone calls or messages to try and follow up and resolve. Really shady business. We did it ourselves the next year and found so many items he didn't even bother asking us about. I would give zero stars if possible.

Ariana Patterson

Oct 27, 2019 Report

I'm at this moment sitting and waiting for my taxes to be completed by MSH accounting. They have had my documents for tax preparation since February. It seems the only way that they will prepare my taxes for me is if I am sitting and waiting in their office for them to be done. I have been calling for weeks with no returned phone calls and coming in person to check on my taxes. Next year I will just do quick tax because this firm is not worth the hassle. Last year they completed my tax return promptly. I'm not sure what's going on this year but they have definitely lost me as a client. Will not

Reviewer Ottawa

Oct 15, 2019 Report

Tried three times to book an appt. They never replied to me. Guess they dont want my business. Now that I see other bad reviews, Im glad!

Jim Vaughan

Sep 26, 2019 Report

Worst company I have ever used. Got my taxes prepared with them and then waited for my return. After 5 1/2 weeks I called to find out if there was a problem To my surprise they forgot to send it in. Their response
was we would have eventually found it. They did not want to hear my complaint and basically hung up on me. After several phone calls, I got them to refund me what I paid them. Its my own fault for not checking their google reviews. I would give them zero if I could.