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Pretty much everything you do has tax implications and navigating Canadian tax laws can be confusing. Tax laws and interpretations change and become more complex every year. Wouldn’t it be great to have a partner who provides you with the clarity you need to take maximum advantage of current Canadian tax legislation?

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TAX PLANNING AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

Our tax advisors can help you understand your tax filing obligations and file your taxes correctly and on time. We can also help you recover if you find yourself in a situation of non-compliance. Avisar offers tax-planning advice related to compensation, mortgage applications, retirement savings, and more.

In today’s fast-changing world, you need accurate information and sound advice in a clear and timely manner so you can lower your risk and gain a competitive advantage. That’s where our 4-step process comes to the rescue.

From dealing with the complexity of Canadian tax issues to managing claims for tax credits through the federal and provincial governments, our team of experts is ready to provide smart business solutions.

CANADIAN CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTANT

Avisar offers a variety of Canadian corporate tax services to our corporate clients of all sizes working in a variety of industries. Our Canadian corporate tax team assists our clients with the preparation of corporate income tax and information reporting in Canada. We also guide our clients through complex tax transactions and develop strategic tax plans to minimize tax and maximize cash flow.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT TAX DISCLOSURE

Avisar’s knowledge and experience allow our corporate clients to fully outsource the preparation of financial statement income tax provision disclosures in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). In addition to our tax provisions being precise and easy to understand, we also liaise between company management and external auditors in preparing the necessary working papers, providing accounting entries, and responding to any audit queries that arise to allow for a more fluid audit experience.

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