Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/direct-deposit/individuals.html

  • To allow us to communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on your behalf, you’ll need to authorize Smith Financial Service as your representative. This can be done easily through your CRA My Account or My Business Account using the RepID, GroupID, or Business Number we provide. Once authorized, we can access your tax information, manage filings, and deal directly with the CRA for you.

    https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/representative-authorization/overview.html

    1. Check your email for an email from (no-reply@taxfolder.com)

      2. Select “Review Document”

      3. Manually enter the last 4 digits of your phone number (do not copy and paste or auto-populate requested details)

      4. Enter the 6-digit verification code that was sent to your mobile device (If you didn’t receive code, Resend Code or contact G.D Smith Financial Services Inc)

      5. Select “ View Document(s)”

      6. Select “Next”

      7. Select “ Sign Here”, draw signature with cursor or finger and select “Save”

      8. Once signed, select “Send”

      9. You’ll receive “Success! We’re preparing your completed copy for download. You can wait here or check your email later for a download link”.

      10. Select “Original Copy”, “Completed Copy” or refer to your email to view your completed document

      If you are having difficulty signing on a mobile device, turn your devices orientation to landscape or horizontal as this will help in locating the proper buttons etc.

  • Switching your bookkeeper to G.D. Smith Financial is easy and stress-free. Just send a takeover letter, and we’ll handle the rest. Your files will be securely transferred, so you can start enjoying clear, organized, and reliable bookkeeping right away.

    With us, you’ll have a team that listens, keeps you informed, and helps you take control of your finances — no stress, no surprises.

  • For your security, we ask that clients do not send personal or financial information by email. Instead, all sensitive documents should be uploaded through our secure TaxFolder portal.

    https://welcome.taxcycle.com/Identity/Account/Login

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Important Dates

  • RRSP Contributions - March 2 (2025 Tax Year)
    T1 filing deadline for most individuals – April 30
    T1 filing deadline for self-employed individuals & spouses – June 15
    Fiscal year-end for most unincorporated companies – December 31

  • Final remittance due for CCPCs – 90 days after fiscal year-end
    Final remittance due for other corporations – 60 days after fiscal year-end
    T2 filing deadline for all corporations – 6 months after fiscal year-end
    SR&ED claim deadline – 18 months after fiscal year-end
    Fiscal year-end for corporations – any point during the year

  • Final remittance due for amounts owing – 90 days after fiscal year-end
    T3 filing deadline for all trusts – 90 days after fiscal year-end
    Fiscal year-end for testamentary trusts – any point during the year
    Fiscal year-end for inter-vivos trusts – December 31

  • Information slips (T4s, T5s, etc.) – February 28 (or February 29 in a leap year)
    Subcontractor reporting (T5018) – June 30
    AgriStability applications (Ontario) – June 30
    AgriStability applications (most other provinces) – September 30
    AgriInvest Statement A – September 30

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