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We are a full-service office open year-round offering personal and incorporated (T2) taxes, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
Over 20 years serving Cranbrook and the East Kootenay.

COVID Update
We are open for business with appropriate health and safety measures in place. We ask that you:
- Please wear a mask upon entering the office
- Use sanitation station before your appointment
- Use our "drive up" secure document drop-off window
- Schedule your appointment in advance. You may be asked to wait in your vehicle if you do not have an appointment. Unfortunately we do not have a waiting room.
Income Tax
- T1 (personal) - Any province
- T2 (incorporated) - Any province
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We teach you lots.
Ask us questions and save money!
Bookkeeping
- QuickBooks Advisor for over 20 years
- Year-round service
- Financial statements
- Ledger
Payroll
- Fax, email, or drop-in
- Any province
- T5018 (Subcontractor)
- T5 (dividends)
- Record of Employment (ROE)
- T4 preparation
Ink
- OEM (name brand) available
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- Very economical
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The Nest

Robin
Robin is the owner of the company, starting in 1999. She has completed 2.5 years of the CGA program and has an Honours diploma in 1989 from B.C.I.T. in Business Administration. She also completed 4 courses in advance taxation from Knowledge Bureau. Robin was a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for 15 years prior to 1988. She has a passion for her work and takes great pride in saving taxes for all her customers. As a mother of 4 adult children and 6 grand children, life is very busy. Born and raised in Kaslo BC. Robin and her husband Bill Garrett are very involved in NHRA Drag Racing & traveling.

Ilsa
After many years of trying, my sister, Robin, finally succeeded in getting me to work for her during tax season. I was raised in Kaslo BC and attended Henderson Business College in Calgary in the “70s”. I have been working in the automotive industry for 35 years, mainly NAPA, and 8 years for Weyerhaeuser Lumber mill in Big River, SK. I retired Sept. 2018. I love to travel with my sister and her husband Billy. I enjoy puzzles, cross stitch, fishing… (not ice fishing – ice is for drinks). Life is good!

Heather
Heather joined our team as a receptionist in 2012 tax season. Heather is a “people person” and enjoys working with, and helping all clients. She completed Business Administration studies at The College of the Rockies and is currently working toward her Professional Tax Preparation Designation through The Knowledge Bureau. Heather was born and raised in the East Kootenays. She enjoys gardening, camping, traveling, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends.

Lindsay
Lindsay joined our team in September of 2020 as the Office Manager. She received her Business Administration Diploma in 2000 and moved on to complete 3 years of the CGA program. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Commerce degree through the University of Athabasca. She was born and raised in Manitoba and has been making her way west for the last 15 years with stops in Saskatchewan and Alberta before landing here in Cranbrook. She has over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and taxes as well as running her own business. Lindsay has grown children still living on the prairies and spends a lot of time on FaceTime calls or making the drive out to see them.

Lauralea
Lauralea joined our team in December, 2016. She received her Business Administration and Office Administration Diplomas specializing in Accounting. She has over 24 years of experience in Accounting, Office Administration, Payroll including Benefits, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable and Income Tax preparation for Proprietorships and Corporations. Lauralea had her own bookkeeping business for several years and worked with her parents in the family business as an office manager and running heavy equipment until the business was sold. Lauralea loves spending time outdoors with her husband and 2 daughters, camping, riding snow machines, horses, and side by side riding.

Denice
Denice came on board with us in October, 2015. She completed Business Administration studies at the College of the Rockies and five income tax courses through H&R Block. She brings us 23 years experience in Accounting and Income Tax Preparation. Outside the office Denice enjoys spending time at the lake with her 4 children, fishing, boating, camping and exploring.

Nibbles
Nibbles was our resident office manager, greeting clients and providing 24-hour surveillance for the building. She is now retired and living with Robin's son.

Amy
Amy's bio coming soon!
Personal Tax
Resources
- TD1 Personal Tax Credits Return
- TD1BC British Columbia Personal Tax Credits Return
- Teacher & Early Childhood Educator School Supply Tax Credit
- Northern Residents Deductions
- Home Accessibility Expenses
- Old Age Security Payment Amounts
- Reporting the Sale of Your Principal Residence
- Sale of Principal Residence and other Real Estate
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Income Tax Rates (all provinces)
- Medical Expenses
- Meal & Vehicle Rates
- Employment Expenses
- Employment Expenses Form T2200
- Disability Tax Credit Information & Forms
- Northern Allowance Information & Forms
- New Home Buyers Credit
- Working Income Tax Benefit
- Senior Information
- Guaranteed Income Supplement Information & Calculator
- Child Care Expenses
- Rental Income & Expenses
- Charitable Donations & Gifts
- Did you know that the CRA may reduce or eliminate penalties and interest on your taxes in certain circumstances? Call us today for more information or to see if you qualify.
Small Business/Corporate Tax Resoruces
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301-6th Avenue South
Cranbrook BC V1C 2H9 - (250) 426-7744
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(866) 426-5030
(Toll-free phone/fax) - robin@robinsbookkeepingandtaxes.ca
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