Tax expertise
built on trust,
delivered personally.
Gary Lidhar, CPA, CA brings over 15 years of public practice experience to your tax planning, accounting, and business advisory needs. One firm. One accountant who knows your file inside and out.
What We Do
Tax & Accounting Services
From annual tax filings to year-round advisory, every service is handled directly by Gary — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Proactive strategies to minimise your tax burden, paired with meticulous return preparation. Gary's years in the tax departments of two national firms means nothing gets missed.
Corporate Tax
T2 returns, corporate reorganisations, shareholder compensation planning, and compliance filings for Canadian-controlled private corporations and owner-managed businesses.
Personal Tax
T1 returns for individuals, sole proprietors, and rental property owners. RRSP optimisation, capital gains planning, and ensuring you claim every deduction you're entitled to.
Business Accounting
Month-end and year-end accounting, bank reconciliations, GST/PST filings, and management reporting that gives you a clear picture of where your business stands.
Financial Statements
Compilation engagement reports, notice to reader statements, and review engagements prepared to Canadian accounting standards — ready for banks, investors, or your own records.
Bookkeeping
Clean, organised books that make tax time straightforward. Transaction categorisation, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable — handled so you can focus on running your business.
CRA Audit Support
Received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency? Gary has represented clients through reviews, audits, and notices of objection. He'll handle CRA correspondence, prepare documentation, and advocate on your behalf to resolve matters efficiently.
Who We Serve
Industry Experience That Matters
Every industry has its own tax rules, deductions, and pitfalls. Gary works across seven sectors — so he speaks your language, not just accounting jargon.
Professionals
Doctors, lawyers, dentists, consultants — professional corporation setup, income splitting strategies, and practice-specific deductions.
Manufacturing
Inventory costing, SR&ED tax credits, capital cost allowance on equipment, and financial reporting tailored to manufacturing operations.
Construction
Progress billing, subcontractor payments, WCB compliance, holdback accounting, and GST on new builds — the construction tax landscape is complex and Gary navigates it daily.
Restaurant
Tip reporting, food cost tracking, payroll for shift workers, and liquor licence compliance. Understands the tight margins and cash-flow reality of food service.
Retail
Inventory valuation, point-of-sale reconciliation, PST/GST compliance, and seasonal cash-flow planning for brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers.
Automotive
Dealership and repair shop accounting, fleet depreciation, warranty reserve tracking, and parts inventory management — specialized tax knowledge for the auto trade.
Farming
Cash vs. accrual reporting for farm income, AgriStability and AgriInvest programme filings, land and equipment CCA, and intergenerational farm transfer planning. Gary understands the Okanagan's agricultural landscape first-hand.
Gurpreet (Gary) Lidhar
CPA, CA
2010
CA Designation
2018
Firm Founded
Meet Your Accountant
Gary Lidhar, CPA, CA
Gary completed his business degree at Okanagan College in 2007 and began his career articling with a national accounting firm right here in Kelowna. He earned his Chartered Accountant designation in April 2010.
In 2012, he moved to the tax department of another national firm, where he began the CICA In-Depth Tax Course — one of the most rigorous tax education programmes in the country. Over more than a decade in public practice, Gary built deep expertise across corporate reorganisations, owner-manager tax planning, and multi-industry advisory.
In January 2018, Gary formed G. Lidhar CPA Inc. with a simple premise: clients deserve an accountant who actually knows their file. No hand-offs, no junior staff doing the work — Gary handles your file personally, start to finish.
Proudly Serving Kelowna
Trusted tax & accounting services in the heart of the Okanagan
The Difference
Why Clients Stay With Lidhar CPA
One Accountant. Your File.
No rotating staff. No call centre. When you call Lidhar CPA, you talk to Gary — the person who prepared your return, knows your business structure, and remembers the conversation you had last quarter.
15+ Years of Tax Depth
Two national firms, the CICA In-Depth Tax Course, and over a decade of hands-on public practice. Gary doesn't just file returns — he finds opportunities others miss.
Seven Industries, One Accountant
From construction holdbacks to farm transfer planning to restaurant tip reporting — Gary's cross-industry experience means he brings proven strategies from one sector to solve problems in another.
Kelowna Through and Through
Gary studied at Okanagan College, trained with national firms in Kelowna, and chose to build his practice here. He understands local business conditions — from Okanagan agriculture to the city's growing tech and service sectors.
Get in Touch
Ready to Talk About Your Tax & Accounting Needs?
Whether you're looking for a new accountant, planning a corporate reorganisation, or just want a second opinion on your tax situation — Gary is happy to have a conversation. No pressure, no obligation.
Office
Landmark 2, Unit 901-1708 Dolphin Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S4
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Weekends: Closed
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