Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Your accountant relies on clean, accurate books to file your return correctly. Bookkeeping ensures your tax filing is based on real, organized numbers not estimates.

  • Absolutely. I’m happy to coordinate so everyone is working from the same, accurate information.

  • I primarily work with QuickBooks Online, but I can review or clean up books from other systems as well.

  • Most clients are on a monthly schedule. This keeps your records current and avoids large year-end cleanups.

  • That’s common. I offer one-time cleanup services to bring everything up to date before ongoing bookkeeping begins.)

  • Tracking is included. Filing is priced separately, starting at $75 per return.

  • If you receive a CRA letter or request, I can review it with you and help prepare the response.

  • I prepare personal (T1) and self-employed (T1 + T2125) tax returns. I also assist with GST/HST filings and CRA correspondence related to personal and sole-proprietor returns.

  • Yes. I work extensively with freelancers, contractors, and small business owners who report business income on their personal tax return.

  • This depends on your situation, but commonly includes:

    • T4s, T5s, or other income slips

    • Business income and expense records

    • Receipts for deductions and credits

    • Prior-year tax returns (if available)

    I’ll confirm exactly what’s needed once I review your situation.

  • Yes. Eligible returns are filed electronically using CRA-approved filing methods for faster processing and confirmation.

  • That’s common. I can review your records and recommend cleanup if needed so your tax filing is based on accurate information. Additional bookkeeping or cleanup is quoted separately.

  • I ensure all eligible deductions and credits are claimed correctly and supported. The focus is accuracy and compliance not aggressive positions that could create issues later.

  • Turnaround time depends on complexity and how quickly documents are provided. Most personal and self-employed returns are completed within a few business days once all information is received.