Frequently Asked Questions
About Trim Tax
We are a CPA-led Canadian firm providing personal and self-employed tax, corporate tax, bookkeeping and financial statements, GST/HST, payroll, CRA audit representation and tax resolution, cross-border and non-resident filings, real estate tax, non-profit accounting, SR&ED claims, business advisory and incorporation, and estate and trust returns.
No. We are an independent firm. Once you authorize us, we represent you before the CRA.
No. We prepare Canadian filings only. If you also have a US or other foreign filing obligation, we work alongside your foreign preparer and provide the Canadian figures they need.
Our office is in Vaughan, in the Greater Toronto Area. We serve clients in person by appointment and virtually across every province and territory.
Working with us
No. Most clients work with us entirely online through our secure portal, e-signature and video meetings.
Qualified professionals — CPAs, bookkeepers and payroll specialists — with a second-professional review before anything is filed.
Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee in writing after a free consultation. We do not bill hourly.
We prepare federal returns for Quebec residents and coordinate the provincial TP-1 filing. Ask us about your situation.
The CRA and tax problems
Yes, once you authorize us through the CRA's online services or form AUT-01.
No. Multi-year catch-up is one of our core services, and coming forward voluntarily is almost always better than waiting. Where unreported income is involved, we assess eligibility for the Voluntary Disclosures Program first. See: Haven't Filed Taxes in Years?
No firm can. We prepare accurate, fully claimed returns and apply for every relief you qualify for.
Don't ignore it, and note the response deadline — usually 30 days. Send us a copy; we will explain what it means and what is needed, usually within one business day. See: CRA Personal Tax Audit & Review Letters
Privacy and security
Through an encrypted client portal, secure e-signature, access limited to the team working on your file, and professional confidentiality obligations. We never sell or share your information for marketing.
