About Us

FBC provides income tax and estate planning services that help Canadian small business owners minimize their income taxes and maximize their assets.

Started as a small business in London, Ontario in 1952 by entrepreneur Sam Ibbotson, FBC remains a family-owned business under the leadership of Sam's son, President Gary Ibbotson and his grandson, General Manager Steven Ibbotson.

Today, more than 60 years later, we are proud to represent over 50,000 FBC Members in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia from all types of small business.

Our Members include a variety of Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners, including:

  • Business services owners
  • Construction contractors and skilled trades
  • Farmers
  • Fishermen
  • Oil and gas service providers
  • Professionals
  • Transportation professionals and truck owner/operators

FBC's long history and large membership base pay testimony to our ongoing commitment to service excellence. And, they also make us Canada's largest and most experienced rural income tax consulting firm.

We have a unique year-round membership approach that provides our Members' with business and personal tax preparation and tax planning services throughout their lifetime. With this approach, we can ensure our Members are better off financially, over the long term, due to their relationship with FBC.

We are committed to helping Members keep more of their hard-earned money - today and for generations to come.

Most FBC products and services are included in our basic membership package. We do, however, provide some add-on specialty services to further help business owners manage their businesses for profit.

Our Core Promise to Our Members

As an FBC Member you will have peace of mind knowing you can trust FBC to:

Truly care about you and the future success of your business and to look after your best interests.

  • Do what we say we'll do.
  • Give you a high level of service excellence.
  • Be there when you need both personal and business tax advice and help.
  • Handle the paperwork, hassle and complications of your tax situation, so you can focus on doing what you do best…successfully managing and growing your business.

If a Member is ever audited or challenged on a tax return, we'll represent you - all the way to Tax Court if necessary. And, we'll cover the court costs and legal fees.

Over the long term, you will be better off financially because of your membership with FBC.  

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