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...The Company:

FASTAX NIAGARA was established in 1991 in West St Catharines to provide outstanding personal income tax and small business bookkeeping services for the Niagara community.

FASTAX NIAGARA is an independent corporation affiliated with larger organizations such as the Association of Professional Accounting and Tax Consultants (provincial) and the EFILE Association of Canada. Henry serves as a Board member for both groups.

Mission Statement: At Fastax Niagara, we understand the importance of providing friendly dependable and personalized service for all our clients. Our mandate is to assist each person to get every tax break legally available to them so they pay the least tax possible. We ensure that we have the most current information by regularly attending seminars and taking courses. You will find that we serve you with honesty and integrity, qualities difficult to find in today's world.
We do not sell any financial vehicles, but can put you in touch with planners and money managers who will serve you well.

...The People:

Founder Henry Sikkens uses his background in business administration for charitable organizations to the advantage of those he now serves. A growing number of local charities rely on Fastax for accurate record keeping and filing of their annual Charitable returns.
Irene, Henry's wife and assistant, is a veteran tax consultant with more than 15 years experience, specializing in seniors' affairs and home daycare businesses.
Since 2002, Carol has managed the office from February through April, greeting clients, answering phones and providing support in countless ways, in addition to the preparation of tax returns.

...The Services:

  • Year round income tax preparation and support. (Though we are open year round, EFILE is available only from late January to the end of September.)
  • Bookkeeping for small businesses including initial setup and start-up assistance
  • Record-keeping and filing of Charitable Return (T3010) for non-profit organizations
  • Support for Simply Accounting users. (Registered Solutions Provider)

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