Toronto - Personal tax & HST
Your books in order, your filings on time.
REN Downtown Bookkeeping & Accounting provides personal tax preparation, HST filing and day-to-day bookkeeping for individuals and small businesses across Toronto. Work with Raynell throughout the year or bring him in periodically to keep your books accurate, organized and up to date.
What we do
Two things most clients come to us for
Personal income tax
T1 tax returns for employees, sole proprietors, landlords and families. Tax slips are checked against your CRA account, eligible credits and deductions are claimed, and your return is filed electronically for faster processing.
- Employment, self-employment and rental income
- Instalments and prior-year catch-up returns
- A clear review of your return before filing
HST filing for small businesses
GST/HST registration, returns and remittances handled according to your filing schedule. Input tax credits are reconciled against your receipts, keeping your records accurate, organized and ready if the CRA has questions.
- Monthly, quarterly or annual returns
- Quick Method or regular method, based on what works best for you
- Late or missed filing periods brought up to date
Need accounting software? No problem.
As a QuickBooks reseller, Raynell can help you choose the right setup for your business, get your account up and running, and make sure everything is ready to use.
Expense tracking
Receipts and card charges captured and coded as they come in, so all of your deductions are accounted for at year-end.
Monthly reconciliation
Bank and credit card accounts matched to the books every month, with a short summary of expenditures.
Invoicing
Invoices prepared and sent on your behalf, with receivables tracked so you always know what’s outstanding.
QuickBooks setup
A chart of accounts built for your business, bank feeds connected, and the file left in a state you can actually use.
Quarterly reporting
A plain summary each quarter of income, expenses and where you stand, without accounting language.
Corporate bookkeeping
Bookkeeping for incorporated businesses, with everything organized and prepared for your CRA filings. Corporate tax returns are completed by your accountant.
Who you work with
Raynell, and no one you haven’t met
The same person who takes your first call is the one reconciling your accounts and reviewing your filings. Nothing gets passed off to someone you’ve never spoken to, and no question is too small to ask.
Most clients are owner-operated businesses with one to fifteen people, including trades, shops, studios, consultants and clinics. Many are busy business owners who are still handling invoicing and paperwork after the workday is done
1:1
You deal with Raynell directly, every time
48h
Typical reply time on any question
Flat
Monthly fees, quoted before we start
GTA
Downtown Toronto and across the city
Ways to work together
Ongoing, or only when it counts
On retainer
Most small businessesA flat monthly arrangement that keeps your books current all year, your HST filed on time, and nothing piling up for a stressful spring. Email Ray with a question any week without wondering what it will cost.
- Monthly reconciliation and reporting
- HST returns prepared and filed
- Everything organized and prepared for your CRA filings
A periodic check
You handle the day-to-day bookkeeping, and Raynell steps in periodically to make sure everything is on track. A quarterly or twice-yearly review catches errors early and gives you someone to call when questions come up.
- Review of your accounts and transaction coding
- HST and tax filings as they come due
- Clear guidance on anything that needs to be corrected
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you call
My records are a mess. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Many new clients start with a cleanup. Send what you have, in whatever shape it’s in, and Raynell will help identify what’s missing and what needs attention.
Do I have to switch software?
Only if what you’re using is holding you back. Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Xero or a folder of PDFs, we’ll work with the system you already have whenever possible.
Can we work remotely?
Yes, entirely if you prefer. We’re based downtown and also happy to meet in person when it makes more sense to sit down together.
What does it cost?
Retainers are a flat monthly fee based on the amount of work involved. Occasional work is quoted by the job. You’ll know the cost in writing before any work begins.
Get in touch
Book a free 20-minute call
Tell us a little about your business and where things stand. There’s nothing to prepare and no obligation. It’s simply a chance to talk through what you need and see how Raynell can help.
- Phone
- (416) 555-0142
- hello@rendowntown.ca
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. Longer hours February through April.