Behind on Your Books? Let’s Clean It Up Together

Behind on your books?
Got a stack of unopened CRA letters sitting on the counter?

Take a breath.

You are not the only one and you are not in trouble with us.

At Ask-Her® Tax, we work with Alberta business owners every day who feel overwhelmed by bookkeeping, late filings, or unexpected CRA notices. Most of them are hardworking people in construction, trades, and industrial industries who simply got busy running their business.

It happens. And it is fixable.

Why Business Owners Fall Behind

Falling behind usually has nothing to do with laziness or irresponsibility.

It often looks like:

• A big job that took all your focus
• Staffing changes or cash flow pressure
• A personal life event
• Confusion around GST filing or payroll
• Not knowing what the CRA letter actually means

When bookkeeping piles up, it can start to feel heavy fast. The longer it sits, the more intimidating it becomes.

That is where we come in.

What “Cleaning It Up” Actually Means

Cleaning up your books is not about judgment. It is about clarity.

Here is what we typically help with:

• Catch-up bookkeeping for missed months or years
• Filing late T1 or T2125 returns
• GST or payroll account corrections
• Responding properly to CRA review letters
• Reconciling accounts so you know where your business stands

Once your books are organized and filings are handled properly, the stress drops significantly. You move from reacting to planning.

And planning is where real growth begins.

CRA Letters Do Not Mean You Are in Trouble

Many Alberta business owners panic when they receive a CRA notice.

In most cases, CRA letters are requests for clarification, missing information, or standard reviews. They are not accusations. They are not criminal investigations.

The worst thing you can do is ignore them.

The best thing you can do is have someone experienced review them with you and respond correctly the first time.

We provide CRA audit assistance and communication support so you do not have to navigate that process alone.

Especially for Construction and Trades Businesses

We understand the realities of construction and industrial industries in Alberta.

Seasonal cash flow
Subcontractors
Equipment purchases
GST tracking
Fuel, mileage, and job-related expenses

When your books are messy, it is hard to know if you are actually profitable.

When your books are clean, you make better decisions.

Support for Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Ask-Her® Tax is a proudly Indigenous-owned accounting firm, certified by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

We understand the unique considerations that can apply to Indigenous entrepreneurs, including tax treatment questions, GST rules, and proper filing even when income may be tax-exempt.

Filing correctly protects you and your business long term.

It Is Fixable

No matter how far behind you feel, there is a path forward.

The first step is simple. Review where you are. Gather what you have. Get professional guidance.

From there, we create a plan to:

• Get compliant
• Reduce stress
• Protect your business
• Set you up properly moving forward

You do not need to solve everything today. You just need to start.

Not sure where to start? Ask Her.

📧 Email: shelilia@askhertax.ca
📱 Call/Text: 403-556-1225
🌐 Visit: www.askhertax.ca

Written by Shelilia Vivier
President & CEO, Ask-Her® Tax + Bookkeeping Inc.