Kelly RainierDifferent seasons may bring certain happiness to us, no matter what state of mind we’re in. We personally love spring as it means new beginnings and fresh starts, while others love fall as it gives them warmth.
But there’s really just one season that we always steal our peace, and that’s tax season! Well, that was until we learned that Vancouver has these tax pros we can contact during (and even beyond) tax filing season!
So if you want your tax filing to be not too taxing (there, we said it!), here’s a list of the firms that can help you organize your files (and life) during the daunting season of the year.
How much does a tax consultant charge in Vancouver?
In Vancouver, tax consultant firms may start at $100 for personal tax returns. Meanwhile, corporate tax filings could start at $500, depending on the scope of work.
How we chose:
- Range of services: We considered tax consultancy firms that offer a full suite of services, including corporate or personal tax, GST filings, and bookkeeping support.
- Specialization: We checked if the consultants have had experience in working with different types of fields or industries.
- Availability: We considered tax consultancy firms that respond quickly to clients whenever their assistance is needed, even beyond tax filing season.
- Strategic planning: We included tax consultant firms that can provide assistance when it comes to planning strategically before the tax filing season, offering clients plans on optimizing deductions.
1. Yaletown Accounting
Consumer Rating: B+
| Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
| Total reviews | 5/5 |
| Score consistency | 5/5 |
Our Rating: B+
| Range of services | 4.9/5 |
| Tax planning | 4.9/5 |
| Compliance support | 4.9/5 |
| Specialization | 4.5/5 |
| Availability | 4.5/5 |
| Support beyond tax season | 4.5/5 |
| Response time | 4.5/5 |
| Strategic planning | 4.5/5 |
When we opened our first small bakeshop, we didn’t think we needed assistance on our taxes. Well that was until we got stressed from receiving CRA letters just because of one honest mistake.
One of our closest friends recommended Yaletown Accounting—one that helps with her personal tax filings every year. This tax consultant firm seems to be friendly to start-ups and small businesses, so we decided to give them a try.
We arranged a meeting, and true enough–they weren’t intimidating at all! We felt like we were just talking casually to a friend that they didn’t even use deep financial terms during our meeting.
We also had too many questions during our initial meeting. We suggest listing all your questions down days before meeting with them so you can have everything covered.
Don’t worry, they won’t rush you into understanding everything in one go. Just like us, we’re pretty sure you’ll love that they won’t rush your meeting, as they will really take their time in planning the tax filing with you.
They’re also knowledgeable with the deductions that you can apply so you won’t have to settle a huge amount of tax. Of course, these are all legal!
Moreover, they can also help you fix your previous year’s tax mishaps. Make sure to give them all your books so they can review them, giving you a clean and fresh start for the next tax filing!
Convenient online document submissions
“This was my first time using Yaletown Accounting for our tax returns. They came with the highest of recommendation from my daughter. who has been a satisfied client for many years. I am very pleased with the professional, friendly service. The online document submissions were easier than I thought and very convenient. I was always in good communication with the tax preparer, she kept me apprised of any changes, my emails were promptly answered and even at the height of tax season our taxes were done quickly. The service rates are very reasonable compared to the competition. I would highly recommend Yaletown Accounting to anyone.”
Suzanne Khoie, Google Review
Highly efficient team
“I’ve been bringing my taxes to Yaletown Accounting for over 10 years! It’s because the staff are incredibly courteous, professional and efficient. I keep coming back year after year because they are kind and their work is incredibly good. Thank you for making the process so effortless for my father, sister and me. I highly recommend Yaletown Accounting! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Kim C, Google Review
2. CANATAX
Consumer Rating: B+
| Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
| Total reviews | 5/5 |
| Score consistency | 5/5 |
Our Rating: B+
| Range of services | 4.9/5 |
| Tax planning | 4.9/5 |
| Compliance support | 4.9/5 |
| Specialization | 4.7/5 |
| Availability | 4.7/5 |
| Support beyond tax season | 4.7/5 |
| Response time | 4.7/5 |
| Strategic planning | 4.8/5 |
If you need help with your cross-border tax dilemma, one tax consultant firm that we can highly recommend is CANATAX.
We all know how dealing with taxes in two different countries can be taxing (pun intended!), so when a friend recommended this tax consultant firm, we didn’t think twice and just gave them a shot.
While they attend to a lot of clients, you’ll love that you can still easily book an appointment with them. We were able to set a meeting just two days after we initially reached out to them.
During our initial meeting, they asked us several questions. They were really trying to understand our situation, which tells us that they’re really here to help find the best solutions and strategies based on what we’re currently experiencing.
For those of you who need help with double taxation, which is pretty inevitable for us, they’re the best team that could help you with it. After coordinating with them, we’re glad to have saved a lot just by following their lead.
We’re also thrilled when they told us that we can just upload all our financial documents online. So if you’re too busy to meet with them personally, you don’t need to worry about printing piles of documents—plus, they’re all safe!
Can handle both Canadian and US taxes
“Thilina from CANATAX has all the patience with commendable service and professionalism! For the past two years, this firm has handled both my Canadian and US taxes flawlessly. He provided clear, detailed instructions on the required documents, offered reasonable pricing, and ensured my filings were completed promptly. Unlike my previous experience with H&R Block, which took over six months without resolution, this team submitted everything quickly and accurately. Highly recommend their expertise and efficiency!”
Sudesh Kudav, Google Review
Guides in automating tax filing process
“Thilina provided excellent guidance on streamlining and automating our filing process. His expertise in Canadian and US tax laws proved invaluable as we scale our services. Highly recommend!”
Arkenstone Advisory, Google Review
3. HM Tax & Accounting
Consumer Rating: A
| Google reviews score | 5/5 |
| Total reviews | 5/5 |
| Score consistency | 5/5 |
Our Rating: B
| Range of services | 4.3/5 |
| Tax planning | 4.3/5 |
| Compliance support | 4.3/5 |
| Specialization | 4.3/5 |
| Availability | 4/5 |
| Support beyond tax season | 4/5 |
| Response time | 4/5 |
| Strategic planning | 4/5 |
We all tried the DIY approach of filing our taxes, and we totally get it—it’s time consuming, and tiring. And we’ve all made mistakes because of that.
So if you’re looking for a firm that can help you move forward smoothly (and maybe fix your mishaps from last year’s filing), then HM Tax & Accounting would be your best bet.
If you’re like us who suffer from incomplete spreadsheets, these guys would be able to help you organize your financial documents to ensure that you’re declaring the correct amount of taxes.
While they were there to do their jobs, they also took the time to educate us with the process, which we appreciate.
It’s also great that they remember their past clients like you’re constantly in touch. When we entered their office, they greeted us warmly, a little gesture that made us feel like we’re well taken care of.
Another thing we liked about them is that they work very quickly. They’re also willing to accept urgent requirements, allowing you to settle your taxes even before the deadline.
However, they may not be able to accommodate new clients during tax filing, so make sure to contact them months ahead. They’re also best to contact every weekday, as they’ve got limited availability on weekends.
Discusses tax credits and expenses
“Absolutely great experience! Mony at HM Tax & Accounting was knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. He took the time to explain everything clearly and even educated me on tax credits and expenses I didn’t know I qualified for. I felt confident and well taken care of throughout the whole process. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their taxes done right!”
Naval, Google Review
Very patient with you for all your tax concerns
“I had a wonderful experience with HM Tax & Accounting. Gagan was incredibly helpful and went the extra mile to thoroughly explain my tax issues. I truly appreciated his patience and expertise. I would strongly recommend HM Tax & Accounting to anyone seeking professional and reliable service. Keep up the great work!”
James Credo, Google Review
4. Accountants BC Ltd
Consumer Rating: B+
| Google reviews score | 4.8/5 |
| Total reviews | 5/5 |
| Score consistency | 5/5 |
Our Rating: B+
| Range of services | 4.5/5 |
| Tax planning | 4.5/5 |
| Compliance support | 4.5/5 |
| Specialization | 4/5 |
| Availability | 4/5 |
| Support beyond tax season | 4/5 |
| Response time | 4/5 |
| Strategic planning | 4.6/5 |
If you’re looking for a long-term tax consultant partner, we highly recommend Accountants BC Ltd.
These guys can work on both business and personal tax stuff, so if you don’t want to start from scratch every year, consider trusting these guys from now on!
It’s also great that they’ve dealt with different industries, from small or startups to big ones, so you know what they’re doing. And even if they’ve experienced working with corporations, they still provide a hands-on approach in handling your tax filings.
The best thing that they gave us was really peace of mind. We didn’t even have to discuss all our concerns each year, as they kept a record of all our receipts and tax filings from previous years.
You can also let them fix your incomplete tax filings from previous years, so you won’t have to deal with it on your own. And if you’re not aware that you have any, we’re quite sure that these guys would be able to figure it out based on your books.
Another thing that we liked about them is that they always made sure we were comfortable with the final filing. They will even ask you if you want to go over them one by one.
And even if you’re out on a vacation, Accountants BC Ltd will still conveniently assist you remotely.
High attention to detail
“Mark has been an incredible asset in handling my bookkeeping needs. His attention to detail, professionalism, and promptness have made a significant difference in the organization and accuracy of my financial records. He is always available to answer questions and provides clear, insightful advice. I highly recommend Mark for anyone in need of reliable and efficient bookkeeping services!”
Jesyl Relacion, Google Review
Calm, friendly, and efficient
“Sidney is very calm, friendly and efficient while helping me to file my taxes. I used to be fairly anxious about filing taxes in general, and he basically wiped-out all the stress I have been dealing with for these few years, and helped me to file all the taxes within a short span of time. He is very communicative and easy to work with, and I would highly-recommend him to anyone who doesn’t want to deal with filing taxes themselves as well. He is definitely one of the most professional experts I have worked with so far.”
Paul Lam, Google Review
5. Argento CPA
Consumer Rating: B+
| Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
| Total reviews | 5/5 |
| Score consistency | 5/5 |
Our Rating: B+
| Range of services | 4.9/5 |
| Tax planning | 4.9/5 |
| Compliance support | 4.9/5 |
| Specialization | 4.6/5 |
| Availability | 4.9/5 |
| Support beyond tax season | 4.9/5 |
| Response time | 4.9/5 |
| Strategic planning | 4.6/5 |
When our friend told us about how quick Argento CPA works, even during tax season, we honestly didn’t believe it at first. We really thought that they wouldn’t accept new clients toward the end of the tax season, but they still did!
We’re quite impressed with their organized and digital system, which tells us that sharing of documents would be a lot easier now. We think that’s an ideal setup especially for those who can easily misplace their files!
We enjoyed listening to Michelle, especially with how she explained complex tax concepts (and even those terms that we don’t encounter on a daily basis).
We also started processing our documents late during the tax season, but they still accommodated all our requirements. Even better, they still completed our tax returns on time.
If you’re pressed with time, be ready to answer those weekly video conferences. Consultations will be done through video chats too, allowing them to flash the documents on the screen.
Some of our colleagues who are pretty busy go for the online consultations too, so that gives you an idea if you can’t spare enough time to meet with them in person.
Moreover, you can expect them to be proactive too. So even if you don’t ask them questions, they would still send you the reminders that you need.
Our most favorite part about working with them is that they send us tips and reminders for us to prepare for next year’s filing, which really helped us organize our taxes (and lives) continuously.
