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Flat-rate bookkeeping and tax for Alberta owners, from Calgary to Edmonton and beyond
T-Ledgers is a CPA-led accounting firm working with small businesses and self-employed people all over Alberta: bookkeeping, T2 and AT1 corporate tax, personal tax, GST, payroll and virtual CFO work, on flat fees.
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T-Ledgers is a CPA-led accounting firm, and we work with small businesses and self-employed people all over Alberta. We handle bookkeeping, corporate tax (both the federal T2 and the Alberta AT1), personal tax, GST, payroll and virtual CFO work. Every job gets a flat fee before we start, and sorting out books and returns that have fallen years behind is one of the things we do best.
We’re based in Ontario and work with Alberta clients entirely online, by phone, video, text or email. Alberta is a good fit for remote work, since there’s no provincial sales tax and no payroll tax to juggle. Most of the work comes down to clean books, the right GST setup and getting both corporate returns in on time, and none of that needs an in-person meeting.
Accounting services for Alberta businesses
These are starting prices and exclude GST. You’ll get the exact figure in writing after a free call.
- Bookkeeping, from $350/month (quarterly); monthly bookkeeping from $500/month. Plans at $350 a month (quarterly bookkeeping), $500 or $700 (monthly bookkeeping), depending on volume and reporting. That covers reconciliations, GST returns, financial statements and year-end-ready books, reviewed by a CPA.
- Catch-up bookkeeping and back taxes, from $1,800 per year. We rebuild missing years from your bank and credit card statements and file the overdue GST returns, T2s and AT1s in the right order. Personal T1 returns are quoted separately. CRA and Alberta TRA letters are handled as part of the job.
- Corporate tax (T2 and AT1) and GST, from $800. Alberta is one of the few provinces that collects its own corporate tax, so most Alberta corporations file a separate AT1 return with Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) on top of the federal T2. We prepare both together. Nil returns for inactive corporations start at $249.
- Personal tax (T1), from $110. For employees, self-employed people, landlords and owner-managers. Alberta personal tax is filed on your T1 with the AB428. Simple slips-only returns start at $49.
- Payroll, quoted on the call. Pay runs, CRA source deductions, T4s and ROEs, set up to Alberta employment standards. Alberta has no provincial payroll tax.
- Virtual CFO, from $2,500/month. Cash-flow forecasts, budgets, KPIs and strategy sessions with a CPA. This is useful for seasonal and project-based businesses whose cash swings a lot.
About our fees: Alberta clients pay 5% GST on top of our fees, and there’s no provincial sales tax. If you’re GST-registered, you can usually claim it back as an input tax credit.
Incorporation: we only offer incorporation to Ontario businesses. If you’re setting up an Alberta corporation, we can take over once it’s registered and handle your books, payroll accounts, GST, and your T2 and AT1 every year.
Why Alberta owners work with T-Ledgers
I’m Wajahat Ajmal, CPA, FCCA. I set up T-Ledgers for owners who want a straight answer and a fixed price, whether the books are spotless or nobody has opened them since the business started.
A CPA on every file
I review the work before anything goes to the CRA. Nothing is filed without my sign-off.
Flat fees in writing
You get the price before we start. If the scope changes, we agree the new price with you first.
Replies within one business day
Tell us if a CRA deadline is close and we will put it first.
Cloud tools
QuickBooks Online or Xero for the books and Dext for receipts. We take over your file or set one up.
Phone or video
We meet remotely with clients anywhere in Alberta. If you are visiting Ontario, you can book a meeting at our Mississauga office.
Hours that fit
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, which is 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain time.
We also match prices: send a comparable written quote from another Canadian CPA or bookkeeping firm for the same work and we will match it. A 24/7 receptionist answers the phone, so a real person picks up.
How T-Ledgers compares
| What you get | DIY software | Typical local firm | T-Ledgers BEST VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat fee in writing before work starts | ✓ (software only) | Often hourly | ✓Included |
| CPA reviews every file | ✗ | Varies | ✓Included |
| GST returns | You file it | Varies | ✓$150/return |
| Catch-up of missed years | ✗ | Varies | ✓from $1,800 per year |
| A real person answers 24/7 | ✗ | Office hours | ✓Included |
| Reply within one business day | ✗ | Varies | ✓Included |
| Price match before you sign | ✗ | Rarely | ✓Included |
| Fully online, no office visits needed | ✓ | Sometimes | ✓Included |
Alberta tax rules that come up most
Where a figure changes often, I link the government page instead of just quoting the number. If a page and this summary ever disagree, the government page wins. Official sources checked October 2026.
- Sales tax note: GST only, no PST. Alberta currently has only the 5% federal GST, and there’s no provincial sales tax. Your Alberta sales are simpler than in most provinces, but if you sell to customers elsewhere in Canada you may have to charge their province’s HST rate under the place-of-supply rules. Current rates: CRA GST/HST rates page. See also when you have to register for a GST/HST number.
- Two corporate returns: the T2 and the AT1. The CRA collects corporate tax for most provinces, but Alberta collects its own. Most Alberta corporations must also file a provincial AT1 return. Small CCPCs with no taxable income may be exempt. The AT1 goes to Alberta TRA, is due six months after your year-end, and for tax years starting after December 31, 2024 it must be e-filed through TRA Net File. Missing the AT1 is one of the most common problems we see in catch-up files. Details: Alberta corporate income tax (alberta.ca).
- Small business corporate rate. A Canadian-controlled private corporation in Alberta pays a provincial rate of 2% on the first $500,000 of active business income. Add the federal 9% and the combined rate is 11%. Income above the limit is taxed at Alberta’s general rate. Current rates: CRA corporation tax rates page. Caution: the 2% rate applies only up to the $500,000 limit on active business income. Investment (passive) income earned inside a CCPC is taxed at much higher rates, and passive income over $50,000 a year grinds down the small business limit. See corporate tax rates in Canada.
- No provincial payroll tax. Unlike Ontario, BC or Manitoba, Alberta has no employer health tax or payroll levy. You still remit CPP, EI and income tax to the CRA, pay WCB premiums, and follow Alberta’s rules on vacation and general holiday pay.
- Annual returns through registry agents. Alberta corporations file an annual return with Alberta Corporate Registry during their anniversary month each year, usually through a private registry agent (CORES). It’s separate from your tax returns, and a corporation that misses it can be struck from the registry. Current fees and filing: Alberta Corporate Registry.
- Contractors and personal services businesses. Many Alberta consultants work through their own corporation for a single client, often in energy and engineering. If the CRA would treat you as an employee without the corporation, that’s a personal services business: no small business deduction, and limited expenses. We review the setup and paperwork with you before it turns into a problem. Construction businesses that pay subcontractors may also need to file T5018 slips.
Law: Excise Tax Act s.165(1) (5% GST imposed); Income Tax Act s.125(1) (small business deduction); Alberta Corporate Tax Act, RSA 2000, c.A-15; Employment Standards Code, RSA 2000, c.E-9.
Alberta resources and further reading
- CPA Alberta: the regulator for Chartered Professional Accountants in Alberta.
- Financial auditors and accountants: Wages and Salaries in Alberta – alis: Alberta government wage data for accountants.
- Financial auditors and accountants | Wage and salary insights | Labour Market Information: Alberta labour-market data on accounting wages.
- PayScale: third-party salary data for accountants in Edmonton, useful when comparing in-house staff with outsourcing.
- Bookkeeper salary in Canada (around $30.00 per hour): a reference point for the cost of an in-house bookkeeper.
- Socio-economic impact of bookkeeping professionals in Canada (2026): research on the role bookkeepers play for Canadian small businesses.
- Open finance and data-sharing trends: why bank-feed and data-sharing rules matter for remote bookkeeping.
- Canada Revenue Agency — Forms and publications (T3010 example): the annual information return for registered charities.
- Federal Pension Benefits Standards Act: federal rules that apply to some employer pension plans.
- Better Business Bureau profiles: check any accountant’s BBB profile before you hire.
- Guidance on corporate apostilles: for Alberta corporations that need documents certified for use abroad.
Alberta cities we serve
We work remotely with businesses and self-employed people across Alberta, including:
- Calgary: bookkeeping in Calgary
- Edmonton: accountant in Edmonton
- Red Deer
- Lethbridge
- St. Albert
- Medicine Hat
We also work with clients in Airdrie, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Okotoks and rural Alberta. All of it is done online, so distance isn’t an issue.
Behind on your books? Catch-up is our speciality
If you are a few years behind, you are not unusual, and it is fixable. We start with your bank and credit card statements, rebuild the oldest year first, then file what is outstanding in the right order: GST returns, AT1s, T2s and personal returns. If the CRA has sent letters or estimated assessments, we deal with them as part of the job. Penalties and interest keep growing until you file, so waiting rarely helps.
Catch-up work starts from $1,800 per year + HST/GST. See catch-up bookkeeping, back tax filing and a real file in our catch-up case study.
Behind with the CRA? Voluntary disclosure
If you have unfiled returns or income you never reported, the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) lets you correct it before the CRA contacts you, with relief on penalties and part of the interest. Many Alberta owners come to us only after a CRA letter arrives; coming forward first usually gets a better result.
- The law behind it: the CRA can waive or cancel penalties and interest for up to 10 calendar years back under Income Tax Act s.220(3.1) (income tax) and Excise Tax Act s.281.1(1) (GST/HST). The VDP is how the CRA applies that power to people who come forward.
- Unprompted applications (no CRA contact about the issue yet) normally get 100% penalty relief and 75% interest relief. Prompted applications (after a CRA letter that names a specific error or sets a deadline) normally get up to 100% penalty relief and 25% interest relief. These rules apply to applications received on or after October 1, 2025 (CRA Information Circular IC00-1R7).
- Who qualifies: you must apply before an audit or investigation starts, include all the corrected returns and documents, be at least one year or one reporting period past the due date, and pay the estimated tax or ask for a payment arrangement (CRA’s VDP eligibility page).
We rebuild the missing years, prepare the corrected T1, T2 and GST/HST returns, and file them with Form RC199 so the CRA reviews everything together. Pricing depends on how many years are involved and is part of our catch-up bookkeeping quote, which starts from $1,800 per year + HST/GST. The CRA decides each application case by case, so relief is never guaranteed.
Alberta corporate tax (the AT1) is administered by Alberta Tax and Revenue Administration, not the CRA, so Alberta corporate tax is dealt with separately with the province.
Law: Income Tax Act s.150(1) (filing deadlines); Income Tax Act s.162(1) (late-filing penalty); Income Tax Act s.161(1) (interest on unpaid tax); Income Tax Act s.152(7) (assessment not dependent on return); Excise Tax Act s.238(1) (GST/HST returns).
Who we work with in Alberta
- Oil and gas and energy contractors. Incorporated consultants and field contractors, including personal services business risk, equipment CCA and uneven project income.
- Construction and trades. Builders, renovators and subcontractors, with T5018 slips, holdbacks and job costing.
- Trucking and logistics. Owner-operators and small fleets, with fuel, equipment and per-diem records.
- Agriculture and rural businesses. Seasonal cash flow, equipment purchases and the GST that goes with them.
- Self-employed people. T2125 business income, GST registration once you cross $30,000, instalments and keeping clean records.
How it works
- Free 30-minute call. We go over what’s filed, what isn’t and what you need.
- Fixed quote. You get a flat price in writing.
- Secure onboarding. We connect your bank feeds, set up or take over QuickBooks Online or Xero, and get you on Dext.
- Monthly and year-end work. Books kept current, GST filed on time, and your T2, AT1 and T1 done at year-end.
Meet your CPA
Wajahat Ajmal, CPA, FCCA, Founder
I started in audit at KPMG and later worked as an independent contractor for a tax filing company. I’ve practised in Canada since 2020 and founded T-Ledgers in 2023.
I’m a member of CPA Ontario (#77000292) and a Fellow of ACCA. You can verify my CPA Ontario membership in the public directory, or read more on our About page.
What clients say
“T-Ledgers has been nothing short of exceptional after my previous accountant had me in hot water. Wajahat explained things in detail throughout the whole process and still continues to keep me updated on my files regularly. Would highly recommend T-Ledgers to anyone who appreciates organization and efficiency”
samer chamseddine, Google review
Read all our Google reviews or see our case studies.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Your T2 and T1 go to the CRA, and your corporation’s AT1 goes to Alberta TRA. We prepare and file all of them. Working from a different province makes no difference to the work.
Our flat fees are the same everywhere: bookkeeping from $350 a month (quarterly; monthly from $500), catch-up work from $1,800 per year, personal returns from $110 ($49 for a simple slips-only return), corporate returns from $800, nil returns from $249 and Virtual CFO from $2,500 a month. Payroll is quoted after a short call. Alberta clients pay 5% GST on top.
Yes to the first. Send a comparable written quote from another Canadian CPA or bookkeeping firm for the same work and we’ll match it. We reply within one business day, and a 24/7 receptionist answers the phone, so a real person picks up.
Yes. Alberta clients pay 5% GST on top of our fees. Alberta has no provincial sales tax. If your business is registered for GST/HST, you can usually claim it back as an input tax credit.
Yes. We prepare SR&ED claims end to end: the eligibility review, project write-ups, the T661 claim form and the T2 filing, plus support if the CRA reviews the claim. Pricing depends on the claim and is quoted after a free consultation.
Most Alberta corporations do. Alberta collects its own corporate tax, so the AT1 is filed with Alberta TRA on top of the federal T2, due six months after year-end. Small CCPCs with no taxable income may be exempt. We do both together so the numbers match and the deadlines line up.
No. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so you only charge GST, and only once you’re registered. If you sell to customers in other provinces, you may have to charge their HST rate instead. We’ll check how you’re set up.
We only offer incorporation in Ontario. If you’re setting up an Alberta corporation, we can take over once it’s registered and handle your books, payroll accounts, GST, and your T2 and AT1 every year.
Yes, it is our speciality. We rebuild the books from bank statements, file the overdue sales tax returns and T2s in the right order (personal T1 returns are quoted separately), and deal with any CRA letters. Catch-up work starts from $1,800 per year + HST/GST.
Yes. We rebuild the missing years, prepare the corrected returns and file them with Form RC199. If no one at the CRA has contacted you about the issue, an application received on or after October 1, 2025 normally gets 100% penalty relief and 75% interest relief. The VDP application is quoted separately after a free review. Any catch-up bookkeeping starts from $1,800 per year + HST/GST. The CRA decides each case, so relief is not guaranteed.
Not always. If the letter names a specific error or sets a deadline, your application is treated as prompted and normally gets up to 100% penalty relief and 25% interest relief. Once an audit or investigation has started on that issue, the VDP is closed to you, so it is worth acting quickly.
Ready to talk to a CPA about your Alberta business?
Whether you’re current or a few years behind, start with a free 30-minute call. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts. Book online, call (866) 254-5368 or email info@tledgers.ca.
Etobicoke office
T-Ledgers Accounting Inc.
102-89 Skyway Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R4
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T-Ledgers Accounting Inc.
102-89 Skyway Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R4
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Mississauga office
T-Ledgers Accounting Inc.
100 Matheson Blvd E #204, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3P8
Meetings by appointment only
T-Ledgers Accounting Inc.
100 Matheson Blvd E #204, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3P8
Meetings by appointment only
Phone: (866) 254-5368. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. 24/7 receptionist, a real person answers.
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Reviewed by Wajahat Ajmal, CPA, FCCA. Last updated: October 16, 2026. Official sources checked October 2026.