Tax Preparation Services
in Surrey, BC

Personal Tax Returns in Surrey, BC

Every spring, Canadians across Surrey and the Lower Mainland scramble to file their T1 personal income tax returns. Whether you're an employee, self-employed, a landlord, or recently retired, your return deserves the attention of someone who knows the CRA's rules inside and out.

At Sarv Accounting, we prepare personal returns for individuals at every income level. We take the time to understand your situation — your employment income, investments, rental properties, RRSP contributions, medical expenses, home office deductions, and more — to make sure you're not leaving money on the table.

As a CRA-authorized e-filer, we submit your return electronically, which means faster processing and faster refunds. Most refunds arrive within 2 weeks of filing — compared to 8 weeks for paper returns.

What We Cover in Your Personal Return

• Employment income (T4 slips, multiple employers)
• Self-employment and sole proprietor income
• Rental income and allowable expenses
• Investment income — dividends, capital gains, interest
• RRSP and TFSA contributions
• Medical expenses and disability credits
• Tuition and education credits
• Home office deductions for remote workers
• Moving expenses and childcare
• Foreign income and tax treaties

Corporate Tax Returns (T2)

If you operate through a corporation, your T2 corporate tax return must be filed within 6 months of your fiscal year-end. Missing this deadline triggers late-filing penalties and interest — penalties that add up quickly and can be avoided entirely with proper planning.

We prepare T2 returns for small and medium-sized corporations across BC, including holding companies, operating businesses, professional corporations, and family enterprises. We also handle the associated financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, retained earnings) that accompany every corporate filing.

Beyond just filing, we look at your corporate structure to identify tax-saving strategies — salary vs. dividend planning, small business deduction optimization, and intercorporate dividends. Filing the return is only part of the picture; making sure you're structured correctly is what creates real savings year over year.

Self-Employed and Contractor Returns

Self-employed individuals in Surrey — tradespeople, consultants, freelancers, real estate agents, Uber/DoorDash drivers — face a more complex return than salaried employees. You're responsible for tracking your own income, managing GST remittances, and claiming the right business expenses.

We've helped hundreds of self-employed clients maximize their deductions on vehicle expenses, home office use, equipment, professional development, and more — while keeping them fully compliant with CRA. We also calculate your net self-employment income for CPP purposes, so there are no surprises.

Late Returns and CRA Back-Filing

If you haven't filed for one or more years, you're not alone — and it's never too late to get back on track. We handle CRA back-filing, prepare multiple years of returns, and communicate with CRA on your behalf if needed. In many cases, filing late still results in a refund — and stops the accumulation of penalties and interest going forward.

File with Confidence This Tax Season

Tax season doesn't have to be stressful. Book your appointment now — spots fill up quickly between February and April — and we'll handle everything from document collection to final filing. You'll know exactly what you owe (or what's coming back) before we submit anything.