Canadian Taxation

We provide professional services in many areas of Canadian taxation.

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Corporate Tax Services

We prefer to take a proactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation on both sides of the border, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our corporate clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge they can depend on throughout the year.

We also specialize in cross-border tax planning to ensure compliance on both sides of the border in a tax-efficient manner. Whether you’re performing abroad, or conducting business in Canada, trust us to ensure compliance with the diverse and complex applicable legislation.

Our Corporate Tax Services Include:

Preparation of Canadian federal corporate tax returns (T2)
Preparation of non-resident corporate tax returns
Applications for Reg. 1029 and Reg. 105 waivers
Tax planning – considering both your corporate and personal situations
Integration with and preparation of complementary information returns, such as payroll (T4), investment (T5)
Identification and follow-up on possible tax credits and deductions available to you
Advice regarding decisions with tax consequences (e.g. dividend payment, bonusing, lease/buy)
Responses to CRA audits, objections, fairness, and other requests

We also provide similar services to those requiring US corporate tax returns.

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Individual Tax Services

Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our clients. Whether you are self-employed or an employee, our experienced staff has unique experience in meeting personal tax needs as specifically pertaining to those in the entertainment industry.

We have clients with every mix of citizenship and residency situations and deliver unrivaled expertise to prepare your returns correctly and completely in each jurisdiction.

Our Individual Tax Services Include:

Preparation of Canadian federal personal tax returns (T1), and provincial returns as needed
Preparation of non-resident personal tax returns, and other special tax returns
Preparation of GST/HST returns
Preparation of tax elections (e.g. principal residence, capital gains exemption)
Preparation of Foreign Property disclosures (T1135)
Identification and follow-up on possible tax credits and deductions available to you
Advice regarding decisions with tax consequences (e.g. RRSPs, salary/dividend, lease/buy)
Responses to CRA audits, pre-assessment reviews, processing reviews, objections, fairness, and other requests
Voluntary disclosures (elimination of penalties)

We also provide similar services to those requiring US personal tax returns.

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Trust Tax Services

Whether you have a trust as a component of your tax planning, or as part of an estate, we are able to assist you in all aspects of administration and compliance reporting in this regard. We understand the income tax implications of having a trust, and will strategic navigate your options in order to minimize your overall taxes payable.

Our Trust Tax Services Include:

Preparation of Canadian federal trust tax returns (T3)
Tax planning – considering both your trust and personal situations
Identification and follow-up on possible tax credits and deductions available to you
Advice regarding decisions with tax consequences
Responses to CRA audits, objections, fairness, and other requests

We also provide similar services to those requiring US trust returns, as may be required in particular for US citizens living in Canada.

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GST/HST Tax Services

Most businesses in Canada, whether they are sole proprietors or corporations, are responsible for collecting and remitting sales taxes in many different jurisdictions – each of which may have differing thresholds and requirements for local registrations.

Let us handle this for you! We can assist your business in the compilation of needed information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner. Our sales tax preparation services are second to none!

Our GST/HST Tax Services Include:

Opening a GST/HST account, or PST account
Completing GST/HST returns, or PST returns
Determining installment amounts
Closing any sales tax accounts
Responses to CRA audits, objections, fairness, and other requests

The rules for GST/HST can be complex to follow and can vary significantly depending on fine criteria. Our extensive experience with the full spectrum of income types helps ensure that your sales tax reporting is filed correctly and efficiently.

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Payroll & Other Tax Services

As a business grows, you’ll likely hire employees (or pay yourself a salary) resulting in complex payroll calculations, administration, and reporting. We can assist you in outsourcing this function, preparing all necessary payroll returns and remittances in a timely manner.

If you prefer to manage this function yourself, we can also help you develop a payroll system a including the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective operation.

Our Trust Tax Services Include:

Opening a payroll account
Filing remittances
Completing information returns (T4)
Filing other returns (e.g. Ontario Health Tax returns, Workplace Safety Insurance Board)
Responses to CRA audits, objections, fairness, and other requests