personal tax season

The busiest time of the year is upon us - here's how you can prepare for a streamlined and efficient experience.

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READ THE CHECKLIST

A convenient summary of all the essential information you need to prepare for the 2025 tax year.
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COMPLETE THE 
QUESTIOnNAIRE

A brief intake form we require be filled out to ensure your information on file is current and complete.
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SUBMIT YOUR 
DOCUMENTS

If submitting your files electronically, use our client portal service. Never send sensitive information over email.

If you will be mailing or dropping off your documents in person, you will not require a client portal.
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CHECK YOUR MEssages OFTEN

We may reach out via email, or phone if we require additional information.
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Sign your documents

You will receive an email containing form(s) that require your signature as well as simple instructions on how to complete them.
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Pick up your tax return

We will reach out when your return is complete and ready to be picked up, mailed out, or downloaded.

FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions and queries.

What are the important deadlines this year?

April 30, 2026

  • The deadline to file for most Canadians.
  • The deadline to file a T1135 for Canadian resident individuals, corporations, and certain trusts that at any time during the year own specified foreign property costing more than $100,000.

June 15, 2026

  • The deadline to file if you or your spouse/common-law partner are self-employed. If either of you owe tax, payment is still due April 30, 2026.
  • The deadline to file a T1135 if you or your spouse/common-law partner are self-employed and have specified foreign property costing more than $100,000.
How long will it take to complete my return?

Materials are processed within 1-2 business days from submission and then distributed to our team. Depending on the complexity of the return and whether or not missing information needs to be tracked down, returns generally take between 5 and 14 days to be completed and filed.

Do I need my own email address for the questionnaire and e-signatures?

Yes - each individual needs their own personal email address to complete the questionnaire as well as electronically sign necessary forms. Due to the individual identifier of e-signatures and confidential information within tax returns, spouses/partners/children should not share email addresses.

What is included in an e-signature package?

Spouses/common-law partners will be able to view each other's returns but will only be able to sign their own. Only after both individuals have signed their respective forms will we EFILE the returns.

If you would prefer your return not be visible to your spouse/partner, please let us know in advance.

E-Signature packages for children and dependents will be sent separately to their individual email addresses.

How do I submit my documents?

To ensure timely and accurate completion of your returns it is essential that only ONE METHOD is used to provide your documents.

DO NOT send sensitive information through email.

Electronically
Recommended for those living outside the High River area.
Please indicate you would like to send via portal when prompted in the questionnaire.

In Person Drop-off
Recommended for those living within the High River area.

We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm.

If you have not completed your questionnaire prior to submitting your documents in person, please plan for an additional 5-10 minutes to do so in our office.

Standard Mail
Not recommended as delivery times will vary by carrier.

You can mail documents directly to our PO Box. Please ensure your online questionnaire has been completed prior to mailing.

Mailing Address: 

Abacus & Field LLP 
PO Box 5145
High River, Alberta
T1V 1M3

Why can't I access my portal?

Portals are de-activated at the end of each tax season. To reactivate, indicate in the questionnaire that you'd like to send documents via portal.
Access will be granted within 1-2 business days.

When accessing the portal, ensure the email address you enter in the email box is the same as the email address you entered in the questionnaire.

If you already successfully activated your portal but cannot log in, try to reset your password through the "forgot password" button on the login page.

If the problems persist, please contact us.

When will I get my tax refund from CRA?

If you are registered for direct deposit, most returns are issued 10 - 14 days after assessment but sometimes take longer. Please check your CRA Account.

What if I recieve a post-assessment review letter?

This is a follow up program that CRA uses to verify claims that were made within your tax return. It is important that you respond to the letter by the date specified. You can respond and send the required information directly to CRA. Alternatively, you can engage us to assist you with responding.