Because Payday Is Only One Part of Paying People Properly

Paying employees and owners involves more than sending money. TNA helps you manage payroll, owner compensation, CRA remittances, and year-end T4 and T5 filings, so you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and know what needs to happen next.
T4 and T5 returns are generally due by the last business day of February. Starting early gives you time to review payroll records, correct issues, and avoid unnecessary CRA penalties.

• CPA-Led Owner Compensation Review • CPA and Bookkeeper Payroll Support • Flexible Payroll Support  • T4/T5 Deadlines and Corporate CRA Support • Clear All-In Scope for Alberta and BC Businesses

Most Payroll Problems Do Not Begin With Payroll

They Begin With One Payment That Looked Simple

You transfer money to yourself. You pay a new employee for the first time. Or you finish the usual Friday pay run and move on. The payment is complete. The decisions behind it are not.

  • Should I pay myself salary, dividends, or both?
  • What needs to be ready before my first employee is paid?
  • Are my payroll deductions and remittances set up correctly?
  • Can someone review my payroll without taking it over?
  • Can TNA handle monthly, semi-monthly, or biweekly pay runs?
  • Do I need a T4, a T5, or help with a CRA question?

These questions rarely arrive together. Whatever brings you here, we'll help you identify the right first step. Bring the question as it is. TNA will review what it connects to, explain what needs attention first, and confirm the right level of support.

The Bank Statement Only Shows That Money Is Left

It Does Not Show What That Payment Created

Friday’s pay run looks simple. Two employees need paying, the owner needs money out, and the next client deposit is due. Then deductions, a CRA remittance, and year-end slips join the list. The bank balance shows what is there. It cannot show what each dollar still has to do.

That Is Where The Work Has To Stay Connected

Canadian Dividends, T-Slips, and Payroll Services

Annual Owner-Pay Planning
Before Payroll Runs, Decide What Kind Of Pay It Is

Annual Owner-Pay Planning

How you pay yourself affects more than your income. TNA reviews the company’s cash, the owner’s income needs, personal tax considerations, CPP, RRSP room, benefits, and the records required at year-end. Then we explain whether salary, dividends, or a mix may fit the plan.

Payroll Setup And Recurring Pay Runs
Once The Pay Choice Is Clear, The Setup Has To Support It

Payroll Setup And Recurring Pay Runs

Before payroll can run cleanly, the CRA account, employee details, software settings, deductions, and remittance schedule need to agree. TNA can help set up the system and act as your payroll services provider where recurring support fits. We can support monthly, semi-monthly, or biweekly pay runs based on the agreed scope.

Deductions, Remittances, And Quarterly Reviews
Sending The Paycheque Does Not Close The Pay Run

Deductions, Remittances, And Quarterly Reviews

Payday isn't the end of payroll. Each pay run may create income tax, CPP, employment insurance premiums, and payroll tax remittances. TNA keeps payroll calculations, remittance dates, and reviews on track throughout the year. That helps to ensure an error is caught before compliance risk grows. You get an understanding of what has been paid, what must still be sent, and when it is due.

T4 And T5 Preparation And Filing
Months Later, Those Pay Runs Become Year-End Slips

T4 And T5 Preparation And Filing

Accurate payroll throughout the year makes T4 and T5 season much easier. TNA can prepare and file the T4 or T5 work included in your scope. We connect the slips back to payroll reports, dividend records, bookkeeping, and corporate tax information before the deadline turns into a search through old transfers and missing details.

Payroll Questions And Corporate CRA Support
And If Something Is Behind, Start With What You Have

Payroll Questions And Corporate CRA Support

Perhaps a remittance was missed. A deduction looks wrong. Or a CRA letter arrives asking about an earlier period. TNA can review the issue and provide CRA representation for eligible corporate clients. It confirms whether catch-up or correction work fits before beginning.

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The Difference Is Not One More Payroll Task

It Is Knowing What That Task Changes Next

When Payroll Sits On Its Own

  • Owner pay is chosen from one tax number.
  • Payroll feels finished when the payment is sent.
  • T4 and T5 work starts near the deadline.
  • A payroll error becomes another task for the owner.
  • Every company receives the same package.
  • Records and reminders live in different places.

When TNA Connects The Work

  • Salary, dividends, company cash, and personal needs are reviewed together.
  • Each pay run stays tied to deductions and CRA remittance dates.
  • Year-end slips build from records created during the year.
  • The team can trace how it affects the books, slips, and corporate file.
  • Support is scoped around pay frequency, employee count, and the work required.
  • Cloud workflows keep requests, reviews, and deadlines moving together.

• CPA-Led Owner Compensation Review • CPA and Bookkeeper Payroll Support • Flexible Payroll Support  • T4/T5 Deadlines and Corporate CRA Support • Clear All-In Scope for Alberta and BC Businesses

You Do Not Need A Perfect Payroll File To Begin

Start With The Date, Decision, Or Record In Front Of You

1. Show Us What Is Coming Up

Bring the payroll and tax question, next pay date, T4 or T5 deadline, or CRA request as it is.

2. Let The Right Person Review It

A CPA or payroll professional checks the records, settings, dates, and questions that matter.

3. Approve The Scope Before The Work Starts

TNA explains the useful first step and all-in price before the agreed support begins.

The first conversation is a review of what is in front of you. It is not a commitment to hand over every part of payroll.

Sometimes Payroll Is Not the First Record to Fix

Sometimes the Right First Step Starts Somewhere Else

A payroll decision works better with current books and clear corporate records. If another part needs attention first, TNA keeps that work tied to the same pay question. You will know why the handoff matters, who reviews it, and what returns to the payroll plan from there.

Bookkeeping and Write-Offs: Current books show what cash is available and support the entries behind each pay run.
Small Business Tax and GST: Corporate tax services connect tax preparation, GST timing, owner compensation, and the cash that must remain available.
Small Business Advisory Services: A new hire or owner-pay change may need a wider look at cash flow, budgets, and the next few months.
Plans and Pricing: Compare annual planning, quarterly review, payroll setup, and recurring support before choosing a level.

LOCAL PAYROLL SUPPORT

Find Payroll and T-Slip Support in Your Area

Airdrie

Unit 3001  
3 Highland Park Green NE
Airdrie, AB T4A 2L5

Payroll Support in Airdrie

Bridgeland

210 7 St NE
Calgary, AB T2E 4C2

Payroll Support in Bridgeland

Nosehill

Unit 8240 
2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW Calgary, AB T3P 0M9

Payroll Support in Nosehill

Okotoks

84 Elizabeth St, Box 869
Okotoks, AB T1S 1A9

Payroll Support in Okotoks

White Rock

PO Box 75286
Surrey, BC V4A 0B1

Payroll Support in White Rock

Yaletown

Virtual service for Yaletown and Vancouver, BC

Payroll Support in Yaletown

The Best Proof Is What Became Easier Afterward

Let Clients Explain What Changed After the Handoff

Helpful, patient and knowledgeable

It's always a pleasure dealing with our year end at our firm. True North is always so helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Matt and Curtis are always great to deal with, but the whole team is always helpful and great to deal with. I would absolutely recommend them for anyone looking for accounting services for their small business.

Javier

Makes the difficult conversation of taxes and running a small-business easy

True North Accounting makes the difficult conversation of taxes and running a small-business easy. I cannot thank the staff at True North, particularly their accountant Curtis, enough for their willingness to share their knowledge and expertise in a clear and concise way. As a young business owner with many questions to ask, I can say with confidence that True North genuinely cares about their clients, prospective or existing. Kudos to True North!

Ryan G.

Very professional, accommodating and prompt to address any questions

All the folks at True North have always been very professional, accommodating and prompt to address any questions or concerns we've have about our small business financials. I would recommend True North to anyone looking for financial services.

Darren

Clear Work Should Never Begin With an Unclear Bill

Know Exactly What's Included Before Work Begins

Some owners need annual planning. Others need quarterly checks, payroll setup, or recurring pay runs. Your scope depends on the number of employees, pay frequency, current records, year-end slips, and any catch-up work. TNA reviews those details first. Then we confirm what is included and provide a clear all-in price.

A CPA-led review will identify the useful level of help. If the scope changes later, TNA will discuss it with you before completing the extra work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Business Owners Usually Want to Know First

Do Consultants Need Payroll If Incorporated?

Yes, sometimes. Incorporated consultants may pay themselves through salary, dividends, or both. If salary is part of the plan, payroll may be needed. We help review the owner-pay choice, the corporate cash, and the records needed before the year gets messy.

If you are far behind, you can send us what you have and TNA can work with you to determine the clear starting period and organize the records from there.

Are Payroll Rules Federal Or Provincial?

Most payroll deductions are based on federal CRA rules. Some items can differ between provinces, especially when employment or workplace rules are involved. We support Alberta and BC businesses and flag anything that needs outside legal or HR advice.

Can Payroll Mistakes Lead To Penalties?

Yes. Late remittances, missed slips, or wrong deductions can lead to CRA penalties or interest. We do not use that to scare you. We use it to help you act early, check what happened, and decide whether TNA can help correct the issue.

Should I Fix Payroll Before Year-End?

Yes, if something looks off. A small payroll error can become harder to fix once T4 or T5 work begins. Bring the reports, remittance history, or CRA notice you have. We will review what matters first and explain the next step clearly.

What Records Help TNA Review Payroll Faster?

Start with the latest payroll report, pay dates, CRA remittance history, employee details, dividend records, and any T4 or T5 files. Perfect records are not required. We just need enough to see what is current, what is missing, and what needs review.

How Does Experience Help With Payroll Questions?

Payroll questions often connect to more than one file. One answer may affect owner pay, cash flow, CRA remittances, and year-end slips. Our experience helps us spot those links early, instead of treating each payroll task as a separate problem.

One Pay Date Can Create Months of Follow-Up

It Is Easier to Get Clear Before the Money Moves

Whether you're paying yourself, hiring your first employee, or preparing T4S and T5S, it's easier to get advice before payroll problems become payroll corrections. Your first employee may start next week. Or February may be getting closer while a T4 or T5 question is still open.

You do not need to wait until the whole file makes sense. Bring the next payment, deadline, report, or CRA request. TNA will trace what it affects, identify the useful first step, and confirm the scope and price before the work begins.

 
 
 

Airdrie

Unit 3001 - 3 Highland Park Green NE, Airdrie AB T4A 2L5

Bridgeland

210 7 St. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4C2

Nosehill

Unit 8240 - 2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW, Calgary, AB T3P 0M9

Okotoks

84 Elizabeth St., Box 869 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A9

WHITE ROCK

PO Box 75286, Surrey BC V4A OB1

yaletown

Virtual

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