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Tax Returns - raybattler - 03-21-2017
Hi Members,
I have found very few reviews of tax professionals in the region. I tried a CPA based on this FB post: https://www.facebook.com/markrlaurincpa/posts/405205289855066. He seemed pretty awesome. Does anyone else have any opinions or pointers to other tax professionals.
Thanks,
Ray
RE: Tax Returns - isUsername - 03-21-2017
Unless your taxes are overly complicated: https://simpletax.ca
It's pay-what-you-want.
RE: Tax Returns - JoeKW - 03-21-2017
If he was awesome, why not go back to him?
RE: Tax Returns - tomh009 - 03-21-2017
(03-21-2017, 06:21 PM)isUsername Wrote: Unless your taxes are overly complicated: https://simpletax.ca
It's pay-what-you-want.
I used TaxTron two years ago. Free. UI is annoying but that's pretty much par for the course.
However ... CRA subsequently discovered a fairly significant error on my tax returns. I got the notice, and double- and triple-checked, and TaxTron was definitely doing the calculation wrong.
Now I am back to paying for TurboTax (nee QuickTax). I'd rather shell out $30 (?) than risk another error. The simple returns are free, but I expect that the OP has something more complex if he is paying a CPA. Investments and business income will get you up on the complexity scale pretty quickly.
RE: Tax Returns - Section ThirtyOne - 03-21-2017
http://www.studiotax.com/en/
Also pay what you want. I've used this for many years, no issues.
RE: Tax Returns - raybattler - 03-22-2017
(03-21-2017, 08:30 PM)JoeKW Wrote: If he was awesome, why not go back to him?
I did book an appointment with him but wanted to see if there are other recommendations.
RE: Tax Returns - Coke6pk - 03-22-2017
(03-22-2017, 06:08 AM)raybattler Wrote:(03-21-2017, 08:30 PM)JoeKW Wrote: If he was awesome, why not go back to him?
I did book an appointment with him but wanted to see if there are other recommendations.
I have my own Tax Preparation business ... I highly recommend myself....
www.bonartonline.com
[Mods, if a link is outside of the rules, please delete my post]
Coke
RE: Tax Returns - tomh009 - 03-22-2017
As A response to a question, I should hope that's OK!
P.S. Took a look at your site, I was surprised that you charge a flat fee regardless of the complexity of the return!
RE: Tax Returns - Section ThirtyOne - 03-22-2017
Agreed, I don't see an issue.
And although I do my own taxes, $30 seems like a very reasonable rate!
RE: Tax Returns - Coke6pk - 03-22-2017
99% of my clients have a few T4's and RRSP receipts, and I hated seeing them start at $55 for the other guy on the "Block". I do have extra charges for more complex returns (ie. Sole-Prop, etc.), but detailing them on the website just doesn't make sense.
And I do return preparation, I personally am not a CA (But my wife is, and a former CRA employee), and don't do tax planning, etc.
Coke
RE: Tax Returns - panamaniac - 03-22-2017
I've used DSK on Victoria St N. for the last couple of years. No problem, but there are less expensive options out there.
RE: Tax Returns - Coke6pk - 03-23-2017
(03-22-2017, 05:43 PM)Chicopee Wrote:(03-22-2017, 09:27 AM)Coke6pk Wrote: I have my own Tax Preparation business ... I highly recommend myself....
www.bonartonline.com
[Mods, if a link is outside of the rules, please delete my post]
Coke
I'm not a mod, but if I was, I'd say this is within the rules if you offer WRC members a discount.
$5.00 off with the promo code : Chicopee
Coke
RE: Tax Returns - schooner77 - 03-23-2017
Do you do U.S. returns?
RE: Tax Returns - Coke6pk - 04-07-2017
(03-23-2017, 02:58 PM)schooner77 Wrote: Do you do U.S. returns?
I used to, but I avoid them now.
Coke