HW Partners

HW Partners Accountants. Advisors. Allies. Our close-knit team combines deep expertise in tax planning, accounting, and financial strategy with a warm, personal approach.

At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate the financial needs and complexities of life and business. For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses, and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve, and thrive. We remain committed to the values that have guided us from day one—helping clients make financial decisions for today and tomorrow with understanding, confidence, and comfort.

06/22/2026

Are you accidentally spending your HST?

Robin Lawrence highlights how easy it is to treat collected HST as regular cash flow, accidentally spend it on normal business expenses and face an unwelcome surprise bill when filing.

Fortunately, these pitfalls are fully avoidable.

Want to navigate the maze of HST compliance with confidence? You can watch Robin's entire in-depth presentation on-demand on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsHBwNvS_Bc

A friendly tax reminder that if your business is incorporated and has a December 31 year-end, your corporate tax return ...
06/19/2026

A friendly tax reminder that if your business is incorporated and has a December 31 year-end, your corporate tax return is due to the CRA by the end of this month.

While balances owing were due on March 31, missing the June 30 filing deadline triggers immediate late-filing penalties on any unpaid amounts.

Whether you need to optimize your annual filings, navigate complex corporate reorganizations, maximize provincial and federal SR&ED tax credits, or manage international obligations, our corporate tax team guides you through the tax implications with precision and care.

Connect with our corporate tax team and explore our full range of services: https://hwpartners.ca/our-services/accounting-assurance-advisory/corporate-tax/

The cottage is rarely just a piece of real estate. It’s where the kids learned to swim, where summer traditions live, wh...
06/17/2026

The cottage is rarely just a piece of real estate. It’s where the kids learned to swim, where summer traditions live, where the family has gathered for decades.

But from the CRA’s perspective, it’s also a taxable asset. Without a plan, that tax bill can force difficult decisions at the moment your family is least prepared to make them.

At HW Partners, we help Ottawa families start this conversation while there’s still time to shape the outcome.

In this latest blog update, our experts share what every cottage owner in Ontario should know: https://hwpartners.ca/2026/06/17/passing-on-the-family-cottage-a-planning-guide/

06/12/2026

HST can be complex and your business doesn't want to be on the hook for uncollected revenue.

It's important to be aware of the $30,000 threshold and how to proceed to avoid incurring penalties.

In this clip from our most recent webinar covering common and costly pitfalls for SMEs, Robin Lawrence explains when you might want to register for and begin charging HST.

You can watch the entire in-depth presentation on-demand on our YouTube channel.

Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsHBwNvS_Bc

A friendly tax reminder: While most Canadian taxpayers file in April, self-employed individuals have until June 15th to ...
06/10/2026

A friendly tax reminder: While most Canadian taxpayers file in April, self-employed individuals have until June 15th to submit their personal tax returns.

To avoid mounting interest penalties, ensuring your paperwork is finalized and filed accurately by the middle of June is crucial.

If you need help to navigate your year-round tax obligations, our tax team is here to support you.

If you're only talking to your accountant during tax season, you're likely missing the strategic windows to protect your...
06/08/2026

If you're only talking to your accountant during tax season, you're likely missing the strategic windows to protect your wealth.

Most tax-saving opportunities are created during the year, not uncovered at filing time. By the time your accountant sees your documents at tax time, many of the best planning windows have already closed.

The decisions that truly shape your business, how it’s structured, how it grows, how it transitions and how much of what you earn you actually keep, happen throughout the year, not just in the period leading up to your tax deadline.

At HW Partners, we believe that Ottawa (and beyond!) business owners deserve more than a once-a-year tax filing. You deserve a team of specialists. From corporate tax advisors to Chartered Business Valuators, working toward your goals, all year long.

Ready for a real advisory relationship? Read the full article on our blog: https://hwpartners.ca/2026/05/21/beyond-tax-season-why-ottawa-businesses-deserve-a-full-service-accounting-firm/

06/03/2026

Missed our latest webinar covering the most common and costly pitfalls SMEs are currently facing?

Robin Lawrence detailed the 7 most common, avoidable mistakes facing small and mid-sized enterprises today.

You can watch the entire in-depth presentation on-demand on our YouTube channel.

Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsHBwNvS_Bc

At HW Partners, you’ll find that a career can be more than just another job. It can be an opportunity to grow, make mea...
06/01/2026

At HW Partners, you’ll find that a career can be more than just another job.

It can be an opportunity to grow, make meaningful connections, and thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Whether you’re starting your career or taking the next significant step, you’ll be surrounded by a collaborative team, experienced mentors, and a culture that prioritizes your development, well-being, and impact both in the office, with our clients and the community.

Join a team that invests in your growth and supports your career at every stage.

Review our current career opportunities here: https://hwpartners.ca/about-hw-partners/career-opportunities/

Today at Noon! Join Robin Lawrence and Megan Wallace for our collaborative webinar with Mann Lawyers LLP, as they share ...
05/27/2026

Today at Noon! Join Robin Lawrence and Megan Wallace for our collaborative webinar with Mann Lawyers LLP, as they share their professional perspectives on the pitfalls that can cost businesses in the long term.

Topics will include:

✅ HST Registration & Remittance​
✅ Mixing Personal & Business Expenses​
✅ Owner Compensation Mix​
✅ Operating as a Sole Proprietor Too Long​
✅ No Corporate Documents/No Shareholder Agreement​
✅ Misclassifying Workers & Weak Contracts​
✅ Selling Without Planning the Exit​

There's still time to register👉: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5217779090270/WN_ZY3TRq_NTQKxyq5MiAqnsg

Meet our webinar co-host: Megan Wallace is a corporate and commercial lawyer at Mann Lawyers LLP whose practice spans n...
05/25/2026

Meet our webinar co-host: Megan Wallace is a corporate and commercial lawyer at Mann Lawyers LLP whose practice spans not-for-profit and charity law and business law.

Called to the Bar of Ontario in 2010 and Alberta in 2015, Megan brings over fifteen years of experience advising clients across both sectors.

As Not-for-Profit and Charity Law Group Lead, Megan advises organizations ranging from emerging not-for-profits to large national bodies on governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and incorporations.

In her business law practice, she acts for family-owned businesses and larger organizations across Ontario and Canada, with experience in mergers and acquisitions, professional practice transactions,

Join Megan in our upcoming joint webinar with Mann Lawyers on May 27th, "Common Pitfalls That Cost SMEs" as she provides her professional perspective on the pitfalls that can cost businesses in the long term.

Register for free here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5217779090270/WN_ZY3TRq_NTQKxyq5MiAqnsg

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