Kevin J. Johnston
Corporate Acquisitions
This service is designed for business owners facing overwhelming corporate tax debt, aggressive CRA collections, or long-standing compliance failures that make it impossible to move forward. Through a structured share sale, qualifying corporations can be legally transferred, with eligible tax and corporate liabilities assumed by the acquiring entity. Once the transfer is completed, CRA collection activity against the former owner stops, and director exposure tied to GST and payroll obligations is removed, provided there was no fraud.
Many owners stay stuck for years trying to “fix” an unfixable situation—draining personal savings, losing sleep, and risking personal liability. This process offers a clean and decisive exit. Instead of fighting the CRA, the corporation itself is sold, allowing the owner to walk away from the debt and reset without bankruptcy or personal insolvency. In many cases, the transfer can be completed in just a few business days, giving business owners certainty, closure, and the ability to start fresh without the weight of past mistakes.
GST / HST Structuring & Management
GST and HST are trust taxes, not business income, and the Canada Revenue Agency treats them very differently from regular operating funds. When these amounts are mismanaged, the CRA can pursue directors personally, even years later, for unpaid balances. Many business owners fall into trouble by using GST or HST money as short-term operating capital, intending to catch up later, only to find the balance growing faster than expected through penalties and interest.
This service focuses on restoring control before problems escalate. Proper structure, timing, and accurate filings are put in place so GST and HST obligations are handled legally and predictably. When structured correctly, these funds can earn interest while waiting to be remitted. By separating trust funds, managing remittance schedules, and correcting past errors, businesses can stabilize cash flow while reducing the risk of audits, liens, and director assessments. The goal is to keep the CRA out of your business—and out of your personal life—while ensuring your sales tax is handled correctly going forward.
Payroll Services
Payroll is one of the highest-risk areas for any business because errors are easy to make and costly to fix. Late remittances, incorrect deductions, or missed filings can quickly lead to penalties, interest, and personal exposure for directors. Many businesses fall behind simply because payroll becomes too time-consuming to manage alongside day-to-day operations, especially as staff counts grow or pay structures become more complex.
This service manages payroll from start to finish, including pay calculations, statutory deductions, remittances, reporting, and year-end filings. Systems are put in place to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while employer obligations are handled correctly every pay period. By removing payroll from the owner’s workload, this service reduces CRA risk, prevents costly mistakes, and gives businesses the confidence that one of their most sensitive functions is being handled properly.
Corporate & Personal Tax Support
Corporate and personal tax issues often build quietly over time, then surface all at once through reassessments, CRA letters, or frozen bank accounts. Unfiled returns, incorrect reporting, or aggressive assessments can quickly place both the business and the individual at risk. Many taxpayers are unsure where they stand, what they actually owe, or how much exposure they have personally as directors or shareholders.
This service provides structured, hands-on support to resolve past problems and create a clear path forward. Corporate returns are reviewed and corrected where needed, personal filings are brought up to date, and communication with the CRA is handled carefully and professionally. Each situation is approached with a practical strategy aimed at reducing exposure, stopping escalation, and restoring control. The focus is not just fixing the past, but building a stable, defensible tax position going forward so issues do not repeat.