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Katy Takaoka, the Bean & Stitch Counter

Tax Accountant to Canada's Makers & Creators

When I'm not counting beans for my clients, I'm counting stitches on my needles!

Hi there!

To give you a little bit of background about my experience and how I like to work, I've been doing taxes since 2003 and I specialize in working with the self-employed. I'm currently taking on new clients who are sole proprietors and/or who own private corporations with year ends in April or May. (And if you're not sure what I'm talking about, by all means — please ask! 😁)

My preference is to work collaboratively with my clients, so if you're looking for an accountant who does more than just plug in numbers and tell you how much to pay CRA, it's likely we're a fit. One of my goals as your tax professional is to make anything related to taxes as painless and stress-free as possible, and that includes things like tax planning and being available to answer questions for you throughout the year. (Your accountant should make you money, and tax planning is one of the ways I can do that!)

If that all sounds good to you, I'd be happy to set up a meet 'n greet for us to chat. During this time, we'll talk about your business structure, answer your tax and bookkeeping related questions, and decide whether we're a mutual fit for working together.

My fee for a tax consultation is $100 + GST, which is a tax-deductible business expense. 😉 If you choose to become a client within 12 months of our consultation date, then I knock that cost off your first invoice.

We can have our meeting over Zoom or, if you're in the Calgary area, I'm happy to meet at my office.

To schedule a meeting, please contact me.

 

Looking for Books Club?

Books Club is my weekly virtual co-working session. Together, with a small group of self-employed folks, we'll tackle our bookkeeping and have our records up-to-date all year long — so they're ready to hand off to your accountant and get your tax return filed on time come Tax Season.

I offer Books Club because I know the power and value of both virtual co-working and of showing up regularly and consistently to overcome something as daunting as sorting through months and months worth of paper.

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The Sunday Night Tax Show

 

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On Sunday nights, at 7PM Mountain Time, I go live on my Instagram (@beanandstitchcounter) to talk about — what else? — taxes, of course. 😂 Episodes are generally focused on a specific tax topic, with the occasional B-plot where I rant about something the CRA has done.

Most topics are by request of my clients and viewers, allowing me to address real questions and real concerns that Canadians have right now. Missed an episode? Click below to access the episode library and catch the replay!

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What my Clients Say

  • Course Correct + The Bean & Stitch Counter

    “Fantastic service! Katy is friendly, knowledgeable and they provide lots of detailed communication and assistance.”

    Wanderful Knits
  • Course Correct + The Bean & Stitch Counter

    “Working with Katy has saved me so much headache and worries with my new business. She is very professional and patient, always answering our questions and helping us understand. We will definitely be with Katy for a long long time. Highly recommend.”

    Behavior and Play
  • Course Correct + The Bean & Stitch Counter

    “ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Katy is a pleasure to work with and actually cares about doing your taxes. I won't ever be going to anyone else.”

    Twin Stitches Designs
  • Course Correct + The Bean & Stitch Counter

    “Katy was so excellent to work with. We were just setting up a new business and not sure about all the tax hurdles and what was entailed. Katy was able to walk us through it all and make sure that our tax bill was as painfree as possible!”

  • Course Correct + The Bean & Stitch Counter

    “I seriously underestimated the value of an accountant you genuinely like and can confide in... it's so important!”

    Mixed Up Money
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    “Two wins already - checked (what I thought was) a big item off the bookkeeping to do list in 15 mins, and when I opened the next item I already had it about 1/3 done and I forgot I had even started it! Books club was what I needed.”

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