Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Tax & Accounting Services in Surrey, BC
Duffin Martin Tax & Accounting was founded in 1993 with a commitment to providing personalized, expert tax and accounting services. Our team prioritizes client relationships over fees, offering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses across diverse industries including transportation, real estate, and finance. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in income tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and business consulting, ensuring clients achieve financial clarity and growth.Our expertise extends to corporate tax planning, financial statement preparation, and compliance filings, supported by a deep understanding of evolving tax regulations. We serve Surrey, BC, and the Lower Mainland, combining local knowledge with remote accessibility to meet client needs efficiently. Our reputation for accuracy, reliability, and client education has earned us long-term loyalty from businesses and individuals alike.
Services
Personal Income Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Services
Financial Statements
Business Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized tax and accounting expertise.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to individual business needs.
- We ensure accurate, timely bookkeeping and compliance filings.
- Our payroll solutions streamline complex employer obligations.
- We deliver customized financial strategies for business growth.
What people say
Experienced, professional team
Excellent rates
Timely refunds
Personalized attention
Stress-free process
Services
Personal Income Tax
We prepare optimized personal income tax returns (T1) to maximize refunds or minimize tax liabilities. Our services cover investment income, self-employment deductions, rental income, and medical expense claims. Clients receive detailed guidance on document requirements and benefit from E-file processing for faster refunds.
Corporate Income Tax
Our corporate tax services minimize combined corporate-personal tax liabilities while ensuring CRA compliance. We handle GST/HST returns, T4/T5 slips, and construction industry reporting. Clients receive strategic tax planning advice to leverage deductions and credits specific to their business structure.
Bookkeeping Services
Full-cycle bookkeeping includes bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable management, and financial statement preparation. We support monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting requirements with GST/PST filing expertise. Cloud-based tools ensure real-time financial visibility for business decision-making.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing, tax remittances, and T4 slip preparation. Services include WorkSafe BC reporting, benefits administration, and statutory holiday tracking. Our solutions ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations while saving business owners time for core operations.
Financial Statements
We prepare accurate financial statements for tax compliance, financing applications, or business planning. Services include notices to reader, due diligence reporting, and cash flow analysis. Our team uses specialized software to deliver clear, actionable financial insights tailored to client needs.
People
Duffin Martin
Founder
Duffin Martin founded the firm in 1993 after 13 years in accounting roles across forestry, transportation, and auto industries. She holds credentials from BCIT and Kwantlen College in business development and finance. With expertise in tax strategy and small business consulting, she focuses on building long-term client relationships through personalized service.
Questions
What accounting software do you work with?
We primarily use Sage 50 but support all major platforms including QuickBooks. Remote access capabilities allow seamless integration with client systems.
Can you help with overdue tax returns?
Yes, we assist with catching up on past tax filings for individuals and businesses, including E-filing of historical returns.
How are documents shared securely?
We use encrypted cloud-accounting tools for document sharing and storage, ensuring secure collaboration while eliminating paper-based processes.
Do you offer direct deposit payroll setup?
Yes, we help establish direct deposit systems for employee wages, ensuring accurate and timely payments with proper transaction tracking.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Surrey, BC, we serve clients throughout the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Delta, Coquitlam, and Langley using remote technologies.
Reviews (5)
Kathi Renaud
Oct 13, 2020
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Duffin has been doing our corporate and personal taxes for eleven years. Working with her over the years has been the perfect combination of professionalism, expertise, patience and compassion. I trust her advice implicitly and appreciate the time she has taken over the years to teach and guide us with our business and personal financial decisions. I truly believe she wants the very best for her clients.
David O'Brien
Jul 10, 2019
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Brenda's service has been prompt, efficient, personable and very effective in yielding deductions we would likely have missed without her expertise. It has been a pleasure to work with her and I have no hesitation in recommending her highly to others!
Kristen Angeltvedt
Jan 31, 2019
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My Grandmother passed away and I was responsible for her final return. I was unsure about what to do as the tax process is different upon death and she had a lot of investments. Brenda was exceptionally helpful and patient. I would highly recommend their services to anyone.
Michelle Farrugia
Nov 13, 2018
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This is my first year filing my taxes in BC, I have lived in Ontario my whole life prior to this. I had lots of questions and Brenda answered all of my questions. I am the type of customer who likes to be educated along the way, and Brenda was happy to educate. On top of this, she got my spouse and I great returns in a timely fashion. Her pricing is very reasonable, and considering I dropped my documents off with only a week left until the deadline... I was extremely happy with the service and price. Highly recommend them to anyone!
Randi Jones
Aug 25, 2018
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The girls at DM Tax, Duffin and Brenda, have been doing our Bookkeeping, Taxes, and Corporate Taxes for many years now. We love the friendly and welcoming feel of the office, no question or concern too big or too small. We have recommended numerous friends and family to DM Tax, everyone has been very happy with their expertise and knowledge. Highly recommend them. Randi and Dan Jones , D. Jones Trucking Ltd.
