Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about tax preparation, accounting services, CRA support, and working with Ali.
General
Everything can be done 100% remotely. Virtual consultations are available for all clients across Ontario and Canada wide.
I can help with CRA correspondence, review questions, documentation requests, and communication with the CRA. Routine review support relating to returns I prepared is included; a full CRA audit is a larger process and may be quoted separately.
Absolutely – no judgment. I can work through each outstanding year with you and help get the required returns filed properly.
If your business earns more than $30,000 in taxable sales in a single calendar quarter, or over four calendar quarters in a row, you must register for GST/HST. Voluntary registration may also be possible below the threshold depending on your situation.
Yes – the initial consultation is free, with no commitment or long-term contract. A clear quote is provided before paid work begins.
Personal Tax Returns (T1)
T4 slips, T3 and T5 slips, RRSP receipts, medical and charitable donation receipts, and your prior year Notice of Assessment. For self-employed individuals, an income and expense summary is also helpful.
Straightforward returns are typically completed within a few business days once all required documents are received.
Absolutely – no judgment. I work through each year with you and help get everything filed properly.
On returns I prepare, I handle routine CRA letters, review questions, and documentation requests at no extra charge. A full CRA audit is a larger process and is quoted separately.
Corporate Tax Returns (T2)
The service includes T2 corporate income tax return preparation and filing, year-end financial statement preparation, and a review of tax-planning opportunities within CRA guidelines.
Yes. Prior-year amended and unfiled corporate returns are included in the services I handle.
Yes. I provide dividend versus salary planning for owner-operators as part of corporate tax planning.
Routine CRA corporate reviews are included on returns I file. A full audit is a larger process and is quoted separately.
Small Business Taxes
Yes. The service includes review of common business deductions such as home office, vehicle, phone, equipment, and other eligible expenses.
Yes. I handle self-employed and sole proprietor T1 income and expense reporting for small business owners and freelancers.
Yes. Prior-year amended returns for missed deductions are one of the services I handle.
Yes. Quarterly tax instalment planning and calculations are included where needed.
Bookkeeping Services
Yes. I provide monthly income and expense tracking, categorization, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping for past months or years is available, with records worked through systematically to bring them up to date.
Yes. QuickBooks Online setup and ongoing management are included in the bookkeeping services offered.
Yes. Year-end preparation for tax filing is part of the bookkeeping service.
Payroll Processing
Yes. New-business payroll setup and CRA payroll account registration are included in the service.
Yes. Income tax, CPP and EI deductions are calculated and CRA payroll remittances are handled for each required period.
Yes. T4 and T4A slip preparation and filing are part of the payroll service.
Yes. Record of Employment (ROE) preparation is included where required.
GST/HST Filing
Yes. GST/HST registration for new businesses is included in the service.
Yes. Monthly, quarterly, and annual GST/HST return preparation and filing are all supported.
Yes. Support is available for late or unfiled GST/HST returns, including helping you get caught up and compliant.
Yes. Input tax credits are reviewed with a focus on claiming eligible credits accurately.
CRA Audit & Review Support
Routine CRA letters, review questions, and documentation requests relating to returns I prepared are handled at no extra charge. Full CRA audits are quoted separately.
Yes. Standalone CRA audit assistance is available for returns filed by someone else.
Yes. Direct CRA communication, documentation preparation, and organized submissions are part of the support provided.
Yes. Support is available for personal T1, corporate T2, payroll, and HST audit and review matters.
Business Incorporation
I review incorporation versus sole proprietorship considerations with you so you can understand the pros, cons, and tax implications before deciding.
Yes. Guidance is available for both federal and Ontario provincial incorporation.
Yes. CRA business number and program account registration are included in the incorporation service.
Yes. Ongoing T2 corporate tax return filing and owner-operator dividend versus salary planning are also available.
Hamilton
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Hamilton clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Hamilton and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Hamilton. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Toronto
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Toronto clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Toronto and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Toronto. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Mississauga
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Mississauga clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Mississauga and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Mississauga. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Brampton
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Brampton clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Brampton and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Brampton. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Burlington
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Burlington clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Burlington and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Burlington. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Oakville
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Oakville clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Oakville and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Oakville. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Kitchener-Waterloo
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Kitchener-Waterloo clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Kitchener-Waterloo and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Kitchener-Waterloo. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Brantford
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Brantford clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Brantford and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Brantford. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Paris, Ontario
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Paris, Ontario clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Paris, Ontario and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Paris, Ontario. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
London
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve London clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across London and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving London. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Guelph
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Guelph clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Guelph and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Guelph. The first consultation is free with no commitment.
Milton
No – all services are available fully remotely. I serve Milton clients through secure document sharing and phone or video consultation. You do not need to travel to an office.
Yes. As an Ontario-wide tax accountant and tax consultant, I work with clients across Milton and support residents and businesses with a wide range of tax and accounting needs.
Simply book a free consultation. I will review your situation and explain how I can help as your accountant serving Milton. The first consultation is free with no commitment.