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Putting more money in your pocket
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
FBC has a long standing Relationship with Farm owners
FBC has been providing tax preparation services to farm owners for over 50 years
Our longest standing farm Member has been with FBC since 1952
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
FBC Prepares Tax Returns For Over 45,000 Farm and business Members Each
Year
We keep on top of tax changes that can save you money
Our Tax Guard™ system looks at up to 40 different tax scenarios to ensure that your return provides maximum benefit for your unique situation
An FBC tax specialist will come to your home or place of business to collect your tax data to save you valuable time
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
The FBC Difference
FBC’s long standing experience with farm owners combined with our Tax Guard system offers more depth and specialization than the traditional accountant approach
Our in-home service ensures that your unique needs are understood and the best possible tax return to save you money is provided
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
High Quality Specialized Tax Services
Minimize tax
Maximize credits
Protect assets
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The Challenge
Holding on to your money
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Canadian Income Tax legislation is always changing and becoming more complex every day.
Canadian tax laws are so complex they demand highly skilled tax experts. True tax specialists are few and too expensive for many farm businesses to afford.
Traditional accounting firms: small independent preparer or large expensive firm? How about a better solution?
The Challenge
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Facts
321,500 reviews, examinations, audits by CRA in 2008
13.4% of businesses audited in 2008
$2.1 Billion in additional tax collected from small businesses
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
The government has only one source of money
YOU AND ME!
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The Solution: FBC
Specializing in Farm and business Tax Issues
The high-value alternative to traditional accounting approach, FBC is always working proactively to put money in our clients’ pockets
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We travel, you focus on your business Understand you and your business Find ways to minimize taxes, maximize credits Nothing is missed Better accuracy
Farm Tax Specialists who come to YOU
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Our 4 Pillars of Service
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Consultation
4. Protection
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Planned Strategies to Ensure You Pay Minimum Tax – No Gambling!
New Member Tax Profile
Establish Tax History
CRA records comparison
Business structure assessment
Planning
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Planning
Annual Tax Review
Identify Tax Saving Opportunities
Goal: Minimize taxes Maximize credits Protect assets
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Many Ways to Look at Tax Situation
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Many Ways to Look at Tax Situation
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Planning Optional Service
Early Tax Call (ETC)
$5,326 per Member in tax savings
Tax year specific Income Tax Planning Report
Income and Expense Projections to year end
Specific recommendations to reduce current tax load
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Planning
Optional Inventory Adjustments (OIA)
$185 Million
Future tax savings
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Planning
Estate Planning
Half of your money to the government?
80% of business owners at risk
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In the event of your death, the Income Tax Act deems that all business assets have been sold at Fair Market Value at your time of passing. This means that taxes are due and payable, prior to and regardless of any bequests in your will.
Planning
FACT
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Planning
FBC General EstatePlanning
Tax Planning for the transfer of your business assets to family or a third party
Tax perspective retirement planning
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Planning
Estate Planning
Included at no extra charge
in FBC membership
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Planning
Update Retirement Plans
Analyze Investment Portfolio
Review and recommend changes to wills
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Preparation
Importance of Keeping Good Records
Compliance with CRA Tax planning Maximize Tax Savings Maximize GST Refunds Business management Audit defense Minimize Lending Rates and Maximize Available
Credit with banks
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Preparation
Record Keeping – FBC Helps
Review and provide suggestions to improve accuracy
Provide an easy to use record keeping system Provide ongoing assistance with accounting
decisions such as current or capital expense
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Preparation
Source and Application of Funds
We examine all business and personalcash incomes & expenses
Serves 3 important purposes: Nothing can be missed that has tax implications No surprises in an audit You have peace of mind
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Consultation
Business structure analysis and changes Purchase or sale of assets Lease or buy decisions Retirement and Estate planning Long and Short Term Tax Plans
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Consultation
Business sale Transfer of family business Email important bulletins
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Consultation
Risk ManagementAgriInvest & AgriStability
Replaces CAIS
Combines Income Stabilization and Disaster Protection
FBC helps you get the most from the program
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Pillar #4: Protection
Your are No Longer
ALONE When Dealing with CRA
Representation and
protection in all
tax matters
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Protection
Audit Issues
CRA often has a different opinion than the taxpayer
Even when taxpayers have good records CRA assessments are made on the CRA opinion
Tax statutes are open to
interpretation
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Audit Protection
FBC Solution
FBC’s long specialized experience
Audit protection all the way to Tax Court of Canada for Income Tax and GST
PST and WCB Audit representation
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FBC Guiding Principles
We promise you that as an FBC Member, you will have peace of mind knowing you can trust FBC to:
1. Truly care about you and the future success of your business and to look after your best interests.
2. Do what we say we’ll do.
3. Give you a high level of service excellence.
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FBC Guiding Principles
We promise to …
1. Be there when you need both personal and business
tax advice and help.
1. Handle the paperwork, hassle and complications of your tax situation so you can focus on doing what you do best.....successfully managing and growing your business.
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Our Service Guarantee
We put EVERYTHING in writing, and we stand behind our tax solutions.
“If an error by FBC results in a penalty being assessed by CRA, FBC will reimburse the applicant the amount of the penalty.”
Also, if you are audited or challenged on a tax return, we’ll represent you – all the way to the Tax Court of Canada if warranted. And we’ll cover the court costs and legal fees!
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Canada’s Farm Tax Specialists
Is FBC right for You.
What do you think?