Edmonton corporate tax, filed federally and provincially.
Alberta administers its own corporate tax, which means an Edmonton corporation files an AT1 as well as a T2. We work with Edmonton businesses remotely from Thornhill, Ontario.
One sales tax to think about, two corporate returns to file.
The sales tax side of an Alberta business is the simplest in the country. The corporate side has a step most provinces do not have.
The AT1 is its own return
Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration collects Alberta corporate tax directly. The AT1 is filed with the province and does not fall out of the federal T2.
No provincial health levy on payroll
Alberta does not charge employers a health tax the way Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba do. Payroll remittances are federal and due the fifteenth of the month.
Equipment decides more than you would think
Capital cost allowance on vehicles and equipment is one of the few remaining levers late in a year. What you buy and when you buy it both matter.
The businesses that carry equipment.
Industrial and field services
Companies with equipment on the books, where capital cost allowance and job costing set the tax position.
Owner-managed corporations
Businesses where one person is the shareholder, the director and the payroll, and all three need to agree.
Health and dental practices
Incorporated practitioners whose corporate and personal returns should be planned as a single position.
The ones we get asked most.
Can you file an Alberta AT1?
Yes, as part of the corporate engagement rather than as an extra. It is filed alongside the federal T2.
Does an Ontario firm actually know Alberta rules?
The federal legislation is the same everywhere. What differs in Alberta is the AT1 and the absence of a provincial sales tax, and both are handled in the engagement.
Can you take over part-way through a year?
Yes. We ask for last year’s T2 and AT1, the notices of assessment, the bookkeeping file and CRA authorization, then pick up from where the year actually is.
Do you do the bookkeeping too, or only the return?
Either. Most clients hand over both, because a return is only as good as the file underneath it.
We also work with businesses in these cities.
Services in Edmonton
Licensed, certified, and accountable for it.
The bodies that license this practice, and the certifications behind the day-to-day work.
CPA Ontario
The provincial body that regulates Chartered Professional Accountants in Ontario.
EFILE certified
Certified by the Canada Revenue Agency to file returns electronically on behalf of clients.
Intuit ProAdvisor
Intuit certification covering QuickBooks Online setup, reconciliation and reporting.
QuickBooks Payroll
Intuit certification for running payroll, deductions and remittances inside QuickBooks.
In their words.
Aaron has done my personal taxes for six years and he’s the best. My files are sometimes complicated and I was not always the most organized client, yet he handles all of it without ever making me feel bad about the mess. He’s fast, he explains everything in plain English, and he always finds credits I would have missed.Shmuel Neft
Working with Aaron and his team, especially Anna, has been fantastic for both our camp operations and Prime Coat Painters. From complex contractor billings to seasonal accounts and corporate taxes, they handle everything with real attention to detail. If you need a reliable, top-tier accounting team for your business, I can’t recommend Aaron Herman CPA highly enough!Tzadi Zlotnick, Prime Coat Painters Inc.
I use him for personal and business accounting. He is absolutely phenomenal with his work and expertise. Thorough, reliable, dependable, and punctual with due dates. I’ve worked with many accountants previously and Aaron surpassed them all in everything on my list.Elior Zipori, Zipori Landscapes & Design
We have been using Aaron Herman CPA for about four years now and we are very happy with their services. Anna is especially great to work with. She is on the ball, always up to date, and gets back to you right away with any questions or concerns.Reuven Durbach
Very happy with Aaron’s service. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Very patient with all my questions, ready to answer and be with the client within a short period of time. All the accounting service is done in a timely manner.Artem Artemov, Rimland
Aaron is excellent! He responds quickly, explains everything clearly, and makes the whole tax process easy and stress-free. He is very knowledgeable and always helps find the best way to get everything done properly.Mai Edry
Aaron is an amazing accountant! He is very supportive and great at explaining the ins and outs of what was needed when expanding my business. I highly recommend Aaron and his team!Leah Lomiansky, Speech Volumes Therapy
He is knowledgeable, thorough and effective. He is very responsive and takes great care of his clients. I highly recommend him and his services!Rachel Danzinger, Learning Pods
Absolutely love Aaron and Anna. They are fantastic to work with, go above and beyond, and their communication and dedication is unsurpassed.Fat Cat Cookie Co.
Two people. Trusted with your year.
Aaron Herman
CPA, CA · Founder and Managing Partner
Aaron planned and prepared tax in public practice, then led financial reporting inside large Canadian companies. He is the person who answers when you call.
My number one priority is a happy client.
Anna Herman
Director of Finance and Operations
Anna runs the machinery behind the work: cloud accounting, CRA compliance, payroll and client onboarding. If your year-end is uneventful, that is Anna.
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