Lisa and her team are incredible. Smart, professional and fast. I have never been disappointed in…read morethe work LBN provided when I owned my own company. The tax service is the Best!!!!

For years I used H&R Block for my tax preparation services, and every year they messed my taxes up…read more Always had to have an adjustment and they often missed credits I told them I had (for example, the new graduate staying in ns to work tax credit). FINALLY I tried something new. Lisa Barry Newman of LBN Bookkeepign has done my taxes for the last two years, she makes sure she has everything you need and will research if you have special circumstances (if you are disabled, etc...). She has also done small business taxes for friends I sent to her. Every last one of them sang her praises and will be using her services again this year. Bonus: She has an extremely charming Irish accent! Slainte!

I am very happy with how John Swain helped me with my accounting dilemma…read more He took his time and explained everything I needed to know. I would certainly be calling on him again.

Our office switched to Swain & Associates a few years ago and have never looked back! They…read morestraightened out our bookkeeping system and have provided us with exemplary accounting expertise, while demystifying the whole process. Mark's tax knowledge has been especially valuable and my husband and I are benefiting from his tax planning as we near retirement. In addition, the staff are very knowledgeable and approachable. John and Mark are very nice guys who truly have your business and your best interests at heart.

I sailed into Liberty on Quinpool today after bouncing out of H&R Block when, having no slips with…read moreme, I tried simply to book an appointment. The first question I got was 'how many T4's do you have.' I told them that I had no idea and it went downhill from there. Anyways, went into Liberty (with the slips) and was taken care of right then and there by Gerri. She did a masterful job. She was courteous, knew it all and did things quickly. DONE!! Just like that. I will be there next year at this time for sure.

I am awful at doing my taxes. So much so that I don't even try any more. If my Dad can't help I go…read moreto the next best place, Liberty Tax Services. Located on Quinpool Road, Liberty is a fast and efficient Tax Service, just bring your T4's, your receipts and anything taxable and that's it. They plug in the information, file your taxes and cut you a check. Easy, painless and quick with only a small fee. There is really not much else to say. They are quick, they are cheap and they are friendly. If you are awful at doing your taxes then Liberty Tax Services is the place you need to go.

Viewpoint Gallery is the holding place of some great contemporary photography. Located on the south…read moreend of Barrington Street, (Across from Bearlys) this a spot that features artists from all over Nova Scotia in a variety of styles and perspectives. The gallery is a co-op of roughly 40 photographers, who volunteer their time and work to display/ sell. Exhibitions seem to change frequently, and whether its solo or group showings, the viewpoint is forever fresh. There are guest shows a few times a year as well, where non-members are chosen to contribute work. The space is much more powerful on the inside than I expected, and it is the perfect parallel to contemporary work displayed. Bright white walls, polished wood floors and great lighting allow for prime viewing. A gallery strictly dedicated to the realms of photography is a nice niche to have. Run by artists, run on passion, incomers can expect fresh and inspired finds.

I like this place. They have nice people, inside because its a co-op, so you are dealing usually…read morewith someone who is very familiar with photography and passionate enough to talk about the work in an engaged manner. Some work is too commercial for me, but most of it is quite interesting. They support student work which is nice. I plan to attend an upcoming show about China. -Check it out!