Let us take the stress out of bookkeeping and income tax preparation

If you’re in Cranbrook or elsewhere in the East Kootenay region, consider Elation Enterprises for all your bookkeeping and income tax needs. We know firsthand the challenges that come with owning a business, managing employees and juggling family life. That’s why our goal for Elation Enterprises has always been to provide a worry-free tax season and enable business success for each of our clients.

Our staff includes a designated financial adviser, a certified professional bookkeeper, a Simply Accounting ProAdvisor and a Quickbooks ProAdvisor.

Elation Enterprises was formerly known as Freedom Business & Tax Centre. We have recently rebranded and continue to grow our business to further meet the needs of our clients.

Inquire about our bookkeeping or income tax services in Cranbrook

Give us a call at 250-426-4466 or contact us online to ask about our bookkeeping, income tax preparation and other financial services. Find out if we are a perfect fit for your personal or business needs!

Five-star customer reviews for Elation Enterprises:

“Ashley has been doing our corporate bookkeeping and payroll (two companies) since 2005. She handles my wife’s rental property and our personal taxes. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.” ~ David, Google reviewer

“Customer service is a priority for this company. They go above and beyond to help people get all the credits and benefits they are entitled to. They take the time to help people fill out forms, apply for credits and ensure that all their work is completed accurately and efficiently. Ashley is a wonderful business owner to deal with. Her staff is friendly and welcoming. They care about their clients. I would highly recommend their services in bookkeeping and tax planning and preparation.” ~ Josh, Google reviewer

“If you are looking for someone to help you with your books, look no further. ” ~ Debra, Google reviewer

What are the advantages to hiring a bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper’s job is to keep accurate records of business spending and income, stay up to date with government standards and prepare government filings in a timely manner. We provide partial or full bookkeeping services for companies of any size, small or large.

There are several advantages to hiring a bookkeeper:

• Frees up your leisure time: Less time stuck at the office means more free time to spend with your family or friends.

• No more accounting stress: Professional bookkeepers can ease your mind by keeping your books organized, accurate and up to date with current requirements, taking the stress off your shoulders.

• You can go back to doing what you love: Taking bookkeeping off your plate will allow you to spend more time focusing on your business and working in your area of expertise.

• Saves money: You may save money via tax breaks or other tricks that only an experienced financial expert would know.

• You can prioritize your profit: Tax breaks aside, businesses with well-kept books often tend to make more of a profit, partly due to the fact that the owners have more time to focus on revenue.

• Adds privacy and security: Having an outside company handling the books grants an extra layer of privacy that you won’t get from delegating the job to an existing employee

I want to hire the best bookkeeper in Cranbrook. What qualities should I look for?

Finding a bookkeeper you can trust with your company is no small undertaking. It’s critical that you take a number of factors into account when making your decision, such as:

• Communication skills: Your bookkeeper should be adept at communication, keeping you up to date on anything that happens with your business and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Reliability: Make sure you trust your bookkeeper with the sensitive information they will need to handle. Choose someone with excellent references and a reputation for professionalism.

• Education: Your bookkeeper should be fully educated and qualified to take on the job. That’s why all our staff members are fully certified in their respective departments.

• Experience in the field: Experience is an essential part of professional development. Our team has many years of experience helping clients with their bookkeeping and income tax.

What income tax services do you offer in Cranbrook?

With a collective 16 years of experience in tax preparation, our team is well equipped to assist you in getting the best tax outcome possible.

This can include mid-year tax planning, RRSP contributions or suggestions for small business owners. In addition, our continual effort to stay current with government standards and changes ensures that your return will be prepared accurately the first time. Speak to us today about our tax package options.

How do you handle estate tax returns?

After someone passes away, there can be many confusing steps that must be completed. However, there are things that you can do to minimize the headaches and amount of taxes the estate must pay.

This is a conversation best discussed early on with your financial team, including your lawyer or notary, financial advisor and tax planner, as well as family members. We will work with you and your financial planner in this area and can provide clear direction in what you need to do next.

I need some help doing payroll in Cranbrook. Can Elation Enterprises assist?

When it comes time to do the payroll, we’ve got you covered.

Tracking and calculating payroll can be tricky. Each company with employees is required to calculate and pay monthly or quarterly source deductions; this is the tax withheld from an employee pay cheque for government taxes.

Employers are also required to file Record of Employments (ROEs) for any inactive employees. We can prepare and complete payrolls for businesses of any type and size, whether employees are paid via cheque, direct deposit or e-transfer. We calculate monthly or quarterly source deductions and file employee ROEs.

We also do Worksafe British Columbia filings. Certain businesses are required to file WCB reports monthly, quarterly or annually. The rate and amount due are dependent on business services or products offered, number of employees, and whether you have employees on payroll or are paying subcontractors. We can calculate, file and complete WCB returns for businesses of any type or size.

I want to set up a business in Cranbrook—how can Elation Enterprises assist me?

Setting up or expanding a business can be an overwhelming task. It can be difficult to know what is most advantageous for your business and what steps are necessary to achieve success.

We offer business set-ups and consultations for a variety of business ventures. Some of the things we help with are: business name registration, bookkeeping system set-up, GST and PST account set-up, payroll set-up and WorkSafe BC enrolment.

Learn more about Elation Enterprises in Cranbrook.