Catch-up bookkeeping in Laval, without judgment
A few months have become several periods, and it is hard to know where to start. Solera helps businesses and self-employed people in Laval and Greater Montréal bring their books up to date. We start with the records available, clarify priorities and work through the next steps with you, without judgment.
For businesses and self-employed people with overdue books
This service is for owners whose transactions are behind, whose statements do not match the books, or who need to prepare earlier tax periods. A backlog can follow a busy season, a change of software or a break in regular bookkeeping.
You do not need perfect records before getting in touch. We first identify what is available and what is missing. Remote collaboration supports files in Laval, Montréal, Terrebonne, Blainville and Boisbriand.
What the cleanup includes
Depending on the agreed periods and scope: gathering and organizing records, reconciling bank and credit-card accounts, categorizing income and expenses, checking duplicates and clarifying differences.
Organized figures make it possible to review overdue GST/QST and tax returns. We confirm the obligations, agreed preparation or filing work and missing information. Any interest or penalties depend on tax authority rules and decisions; no particular outcome is promised.
A clear, step-by-step process
1. Define the file: we identify the months or years to review, accounts, returns already filed and notices received, then agree on priorities and scope.
2. Gather statements: you share bank and credit-card statements, invoices, receipts and previous returns. A missing-document list makes the gaps easier to track.
3. Reconcile and categorize: we reconstruct transactions, compare balances with statements and ask you to clarify unusual or insufficiently documented entries.
4. Prepare returns and review results: agreed GST/QST and tax work uses the checked periods. You review information needed for approvals and any issues still to resolve.
5. Move to monthly bookkeeping: we establish a document-sharing, reconciliation and follow-up routine to keep the books current after the cleanup.
From catch-up work to regular bookkeeping
The aim is not only to finish earlier periods. A monthly routine suited to your transaction volume helps identify missing records sooner and prepare upcoming obligations using usable information.
We discuss submission frequency, tools and each person’s responsibilities. Timing and cost are established after reviewing the file, rather than through a standard promise.
Clear, responsive support
Meetings are by appointment and can take place by phone or Google Meet, depending on what suits your circumstances. Solera serves clients in French and English across Laval, Montréal, and the North Shore. Remote collaboration can also make it easier to share the information needed without travelling.
Before work begins, we agree on useful documents, each person’s responsibilities, and the next steps. Complete information provided on time helps the work move forward, but every file is different. Applicable tax rules and deadlines depend on your circumstances, so specific questions are clarified with you rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you review several years of overdue books?
We can assess a file covering several months or years. The periods, records available, previous returns and priorities determine the possible scope and next steps.
What if receipts or statements are missing?
We identify records to retrieve and information to clarify. Some records may be available from your bank or suppliers; unsupported transactions are flagged, not invented.
Does this include overdue GST/QST and tax returns?
The scope can include work needed for overdue returns once the figures are organized. We confirm which returns are involved and who handles preparation, approval and filing.
Can you remove penalties?
No. Interest, penalties and possible relief depend on tax authority rules and decisions. We can organize useful information without guaranteeing a reduction or cancellation.
How long does it take, and what happens afterwards?
Timing depends on the number of periods, transaction volume and records available. After assessing the file, we agree on a plan; monthly bookkeeping can then help keep it current.