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Your Trusted Partner for Bookkeeping & Tax Solutions
At Brevity Bookkeeping & Income Tax, we serve as your outsourced finance department, combining technical expertise with strategic financial analysis to empower small businesses. Our team of certified professionals specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting, utilizing cloud-based systems like QuickBooks Online to deliver real-time financial clarity. With decades of combined experience in accounting and business operations, we help clients avoid costly penalties, optimize cash flow, and make data-driven decisions.Our partnership approach emphasizes transparency, customized solutions, and proactive guidance to address both current challenges and future growth. Backed by memberships in professional organizations like the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, we prioritize integrity and accountability while delivering white-glove service tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Processing
Tax Preparation
Financial Statements
GST/HST Filing
Catch-up Bookkeeping
Highlights and features
- We offer certified bookkeeping expertise with 20+ years of small business financial experience
- Our transparent pricing ensures no hidden fees or unexpected costs
- Customizable service packages adapt to businesses of all sizes and industries
- We provide proactive financial analysis to identify growth opportunities and risks
- Our cloud-based systems enable real-time access to accurate financial data
What people say
Fast, easy, helpful
Phenomenal service quality
Highly recommend
Quick response times
Expert financial analysis
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Our online bookkeeping services maintain accurate financial records through cloud-based systems. We track accounts payable/receivable, reconcile bank statements, and generate real-time financial reports. This ensures business owners always understand their cash flow position and can make informed operational decisions while avoiding late fees and penalties.
Tax Preparation
We prepare both personal and corporate Canadian tax returns with a focus on compliance and optimization. Our team identifies eligible deductions for home offices, business investments, and professional expenses while ensuring timely GST/HST filings. This minimizes tax liabilities and prevents costly late-filing penalties for individuals and small businesses.
Payroll Processing
Our payroll services handle all aspects of employee compensation including accurate tax deductions, T4 generation, and CRA remittances. We automate payroll cycles to eliminate manual errors, ensure compliance with labor regulations, and provide detailed reporting to maintain transparent employee payment records.
Financial Statements
We prepare auditable financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and retained earnings reports. These documents receive year-end adjustments to ensure tax compliance while providing business owners with clear insights into profitability trends and financial health metrics.
Catch-up Bookkeeping
For businesses behind on financial records, we restore order through comprehensive catch-up bookkeeping. Our team reconciles past transactions, corrects errors, and implements systems to prevent future backlogs. This service includes organizing historical data and creating streamlined processes for ongoing financial management.
People
Ed and Angie Cross
Clients
Longtime clients who praised the company's fast, easy, and professional service with reasonable pricing.
Questions
What bookkeeping software do you use?
We primarily use QuickBooks Online, the preferred accounting software for 75% of Canadian businesses, with extensive features and integrations.
Do you handle both personal and corporate taxes?
Yes, we prepare both personal T1 returns and corporate tax filings with CRA compliance.
Can you help with overdue financial records?
Our catch-up bookkeeping service restores order to delinquent records and implements systems to prevent future issues.
What areas do you serve?
We serve businesses across Canada including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, and surrounding regions.
How do you price your services?
We offer transparent pricing with customizable packages tailored to each business's specific needs.
Are your services available online?
All services operate virtually through secure client portals with cloud-based document sharing and communication.
Reviews (6)
Lisandra
Jan 20, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I went in to get help getting and ITIN for taxes and was so worried how complex the process would be. Asif made it so simple and smooth. I have told my family about the experience and will be going back. Thank you so much
I went in to get help getting and ITIN for taxes and was so worried how complex the process would be. Asif made it so simple and smooth. I have told my family about the experience and will be going back. Thank you so much
B. Pye
Nov 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
The team at Platinum Bookkeeping are very knowledgeable, professional and were quick to respond to all my questions. Highly recommend.
The team at Platinum Bookkeeping are very knowledgeable, professional and were quick to respond to all my questions. Highly recommend.
Colin Evans
Sep 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
After struggling locally to find someone efficient and knowledgeable with Regard USA Tax. I needed an ITIN For USA Taxes Which they facilitated for me. I also needed to submit a USA tax return, they dealt with everything I required via courier and zoom in a matter of days. I highly recommend this company. Money well spent.
After struggling locally to find someone efficient and knowledgeable with Regard USA Tax. I needed an ITIN For USA Taxes Which they facilitated for me. I also needed to submit a USA tax return, they dealt with everything I required via courier and zoom in a matter of days. I highly recommend this company. Money well spent.
Stanley Kunnathu
Jun 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Asif knows his stuff! The US has a lot quirks and he can navigate it all. A lot of it off the top of his head too. Really slick operation with his online capabilities. He's definitely going to be the US guy for my clients.
Asif knows his stuff! The US has a lot quirks and he can navigate it all. A lot of it off the top of his head too. Really slick operation with his online capabilities. He's definitely going to be the US guy for my clients.
Unlisted
Apr 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Excellent service - professional and knowledgeable. Asif makes your experience easy, simple and fast. I like that he is able to explain everything, answer any question and without confusion. Very friendly and easy to deal with, I will definitely do business with Platinum again.
Excellent service - professional and knowledgeable. Asif makes your experience easy, simple and fast. I like that he is able to explain everything, answer any question and without confusion. Very friendly and easy to deal with, I will definitely do business with Platinum again.
Coral Uru
Apr 24, 2021
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Asif was highly knowledgeable, incredibly professional and worked toward effective solutions to a couple glitches we ran into with the sale of our US property. In less than 24 hours he had 2 ITINs, two US tax returns and 3 Canadian returns done for us. His instructions were clear and concise, there were no questions what we needed to do to finalize the paperwork. The process was incredibly easy and seamless. Would highly recommend this company for your tax needs.
