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Stark & Marsh
Our Services

TAX AND COMPLIANCE

CONSULTING

FARM & BUSINESS SUPPORT

REVIEW AND AUDIT

WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Stark & Marsh offers a variety of comprehensive financial planning services to best serve your needs. Together with your Accountant, our Wealth Management team will work with you to ensure your short and long-term goals are at the forefront during the planning process.
Sectors of Service
AGRICULTURE
Running a farm or a ranch is a lot of work, full of long hours and hard days. When you’re out of the field, the last thing you want to do is think about your taxes. At Stark & Marsh, we do those tasks for you, allowing you focus on the job you’ve got to do without having to worry about your money.
Services we offer include:
- Ag Analytics
- Corporate and Personal Tax Planning and Preparation
- Records Management
- Payroll Services
- Government Filings
- Farm Account Book Checkup
- Record Keeping Software Training
- AgriStability & AgriInvest Preparation
- Cash Flow Analysis & Best Practice Benchmark Consulting
- Transition Planning (Succession or Exit)
- Business Structure Consulting
- Advanced Tax Strategy Consulting
TRADES & SERVICES
When you’re hard at work, stopping to take care of “the business” of running a business can be very disruptive. Let Stark & Marsh take care of those details for you. We work with a number of industry experts and service providers from a variety of sectors including oil and gas, construction and consulting. With our help, you can make sure your valuable time is spent increasing your earning potential.
Services we offer include:
- Corporate and Personal Tax Planning and Preparation
- Records Management
- Payroll Services
- Government Filings
- One-on-one Record Keeping Software Training
- Cash Flow Analysis Consulting
- Business Structure Consulting
- Advanced Tax Strategy Consulting
- Valuation Services
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Running your own law firm or medical practice requires you to be available to help your clients or patients whenever they need it. At Stark & Marsh, we like to think of ourselves as the team that is here to help you. We proudly offer a variety of services to professionals who need to spend time developing strong relationships with clients to ensure their business or practice is a success.
Services we offer include:
- Corporate and Personal Tax Planning and Preparation
- Records Management
- Payroll Services
- Government Filings
- One-on-one Record Keeping Software Training
- Business Structure Consulting
- Advanced Tax Strategy Consulting
- Transition Planning (Succession or Exit)
- Valuation Services
- Internal Control Review & Process Improvement Consulting
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
There’s nothing small about running a small business. Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time building and maintaining their business, and put a lot of effort into each and every task they do. Stark & Marsh began as a small business, so we know firsthand how a little help can go a long way. We’re happy to help carry the load by providing small business owners with a variety of financial services.
Services provided include:
- Corporate and Personal Tax Planning and Preparation
- Records Management
- Payroll Services
- Government Filings
- One-on-one Record Keeping Software Training
- Cash Flow Analysis Consulting
- Business Structure Consulting
- Advanced Tax Strategy Consulting
- Transition Planning (Succession or Exit)
- Valuation Services
- Internal Control Review & Process Improvement Consulting
ESTATE AND TRUST PREPARATION & PLANNING
Estate planning is a necessary but difficult task to take on. It can be an emotional time for everyone involved and comes with a lot of confusing paperwork. Stark & Marsh will help you and your family make sense of the requirements and properly prepare so you can focus on other important matters.
Services provided include:
- Personal Tax Planning and Preparation
- Advice on transferring assets
- Preparation of the Terminal & Rights or Things Tax Returns
- Assistance in gathering information for the preparation of the probate application
- Applying for the Clearance Certificate
- Advice on family trusts
- Preparation of Trust Returns
- Correspondence with other professionals, including lawyers, appraisers, investment brokers and financial institutions
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVICES
The reporting rules and regulations for non-profit organizations are different than corporate rules and, at times, can be confusing. We work closely with our non-profit clients to meet their financial reporting requirements as efficiently as possible, to ensure they continue executing the good work they do.
Services provided include:
- Review and Audit Services
- Assist registered charities with CRA filing requirements
- Internal Control Review & Process Improvement Consulting
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
When managing larger budgets that are funded by public money, maintaining good quality and transparent financial reporting is vital. Our experts at Stark & Marsh help government organizations such as health sectors, rural municipalities or towns and villages, to ensure their financial reporting is clear, accurate and will satisfy all stakeholders.
Services provided include:
- Review and Audit Services
CO-OPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
Co-operatives are a great way to maximize the benefits of working together. However, this means your financial reporting must be as transparent as possible. At Stark & Marsh, we pride ourselves on being able to provide our clients with thorough audits and assist with preparing financial statements, to ensure everyone within your co-operative is on the same page.
Services provided include:
- Review and Audit Services
News & Resources
Recent Changes to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate and Lifetime Exemption: What You Need to Know
NEWS Recent Changes to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate and Lifetime Exemption: What You Need to KnowThe Canadian government has announced a delay in the implementation of the proposed capital gains inclusion rate change. Originally set to take effect on June 25, 2024,...
Protect Your Farm: The Strategic Advantage of AgriStability and Livestock Insurance During Economic Uncertainty
NEWS Protect Your Farm: The Strategic Advantage of AgriStability and Livestock Insurance During Economic Uncertainty The agricultural sector is no stranger to challenges, and recent global trends remind us how vital it is to prepare for unforeseen circumstances. A...
2025 tax filing and payment dates for Canadian middle-market taxpayers
RESOURCEContact your trusted Stark & Marsh Advisor or an office close to you.This article was written by Chetna Thapar, Farryn Cohn and originally appeared on 2025-01-21. Reprinted with permission from RSM Canada LLP.© 2024 RSM Canada LLP. All rights...
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