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Why You Need A Tax Specialist On Hand

By Amy Thomas


Tax preparation can be a complicated process, particularly when you're a small business owner. Between gathering documents and filling out forms, there's just too much that could make you want to pull your hair out. Then comes the mother of all headaches -- the actual filing process, which you might have to go through several times a year. Combining all these aspects means you're better off turning to a tax specialist Canada.

Here's the thing though: Tax planning should be an all-year round activity. While returns are only filed once each year, it's your regular everyday efforts that count the most come tax time. It would therefore help to hire a taxation consultant on an ongoing basis. Think of this not as another unnecessary addition to your budget, but rather an investment that will pay off in various ways, including:

Keep Up: The tax code evolves at short and irregular intervals. Without a consultant's oversight, keeping up with changes as they emerge will prove easier said than done. Your team will be forced to take time off their core functions in order to stay updated. As if that's not bad enough, more time will be wasted trying to figure out how to respond to the developments. Why not let a tax consulting firm take care of both headaches?

Minimize Risk: Managing your business's tax situation involves staying current with a bunch of deadlines. Missing one can be just as costly as it can be to make an error, whether on the bookkeeping or filing side of the equation. Only a professional can unburden you from the stress of making sure you get things right the first time.

Seize Opportunities: Part of laying the groundwork for business projects is examining your tax situation. It's in such times that a consultant's expertise comes in handy. They will examine your plans in detail to identify the best options to reduce, eliminate or defer your tax obligations. You'll also be informed of the incentives you are eligible for as well.

Support: Sources within the finance industry have indicated that the taxman thinks that small businesses are the largest source for untapped collections. In other words, you're more likely to be selected for an audit now than was the case years ago. Trust that your adviser will be there for you when it happens.

Temporary Assistance: It's not unusual for consultants to help fill in short-term gaps in manpower and/or expertise. So rest assured that yours will come to your rescue when the challenge crops up. They could take on certain roles to ensure your employees concentrate on their core competencies. Alternatively, they'll bring in an extra pair of hands to take care of the said duties.

Ultimately, tax matters deserve as much attention as your financials do. Reviewing the two hand-in-hand on a regular basis will be a smart move on your part. That of course sounds like the ideal responsibility for your accounting outfit, but don't overlook the value that a consultant can bring. With their expertise at hand, seldom will your team find themselves stuck in complicated scenarios. Business decisions outside the realm of taxation will also benefit, but only as long as you hire an experienced professional.




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