🗓️ Our offices will be closed Friday, February 20, for our annual Tax Refresher 📣
Your Farm Deserves an Accountant Who Understands Agriculture
Running a farm is hard enough — your taxes shouldn’t be.
For over 30 years, our dedicated AG accounting team has helped farmers file correctly, plan ahead, and make the most of every opportunity.
When It Comes to Farm Taxes, Experience Matters.
When you need your tractor repaired, you don’t bring it to an auto body shop.
When your cow is sick, you don’t bring it to a pet vet.
So why would you trust your farm taxes to someone who doesn’t specialize in agriculture?
At Talbot & Associates, we’ve been helping farmers across Manitoba for over 30 years.
Our Agriculture Accounting Team is fully dedicated to the farming community — continuously researching updates to tax laws and programs that affect your operation.
Your Trusted Farm Accountants Across Manitoba
Most of our offices are located in rural communities, and we proudly help more than 500 farms every year.
Because we specialize in agriculture, we know what other farmers are doing, what’s working, and what’s not — and we use that knowledge to help you make smarter decisions for your own operation.
We don’t just file your taxes — we explain every step clearly, so you understand your options and how they affect your bottom line.
Why Farmers Choose Talbot & Associates CPA
- Over 30 years of experience in farm accounting and tax planning
- Bilingual service in English and French
- Several offices proudly serving communities across Manitoba — from the Interlake region to southeastern Manitoba, including the Steinbach area.
- No payment required up front
- Passionate about agriculture and rural business
- Assistance with government programs like AgriInvest and AgriStability (Read our Agriculture Brochure about AgriInvest/AgriStability)
- Guidance for major financial decisions, including:
- Making your farm more profitable
- Timing land and equipment purchases
- Managing cash flow and taxes effectively
- Deciding whether to incorporate
- Planning for succession and estate transitions
How We Help You Simplify Farm Taxes
Book a Free Consultation to meet with our AG Team.
We’ll learn about your farm, your challenges, and your goals.
We will review your numbers
We’ll identify opportunities, credits, and tax strategies that fit your operation.
You stay ahead year-round
We handle your filings, keep you compliant, and help you plan for long-term success.
Farm Workshops and Seminars
Our team regularly hosts workshops and presentations to help farmers make informed decisions.
Topics include:
- Farm succession and transition planning
- Capital gains exemption explained
- Timing land and equipment purchases
- Tax tips for reducing farm income taxes
- Understanding AgriStability and AgriInvest
- Cash vs. accrual accounting
- GST considerations for farmers
What Farmers Are Saying
Farm taxes are complex — but with the right partner, they don’t have to be stressful.
Whether you’re a grain producer, dairy farmer, or mixed operation, we’ll help you plan ahead, save on taxes, and keep your farm growing for the next generation.
Ag - Team Members
Justin Chaput B. Comm. (Hons.), CPA, CGA
Partner / Agriculture Team Manager
Justin is a dynamic leader known for creating impactful opportunities for clients, mentoring teammates, and driving the Ag Team's success. A devoted husband and proud father, he’s committed to helping his family achieve their goals. A passionate Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Justin holds his ground against Jets supporters with unwavering enthusiasm—like a tractor weathering a hailstorm.
View bioBrittany Sandberg B. Comm. (Hons.), CPA, CGA
Partner / Stonewall Manager
Brittany graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree and then pursued further studies to obtain her CGA/CPA designation. She is a trusted accountant who enjoys providing sound professional advice on business and tax matters. In her free time, Brittany loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying daily walks outdoors, practicing yoga, and knitting.
View bioKyla Murray, CPA
Partner / Agriculture Team Manager
There’s a reason Kyla Murray is known as T&A’s resident bloodhound. If she’s not sniffing out a solution with military precision, you’ll find her wowing clients with the latest accounting ace up her sleeve. Kyla is an integral member of T&A’s Ag Team and provides exceptional training, support and care for her teammates and clients of the firm. She obtained her CPA designation after completing her Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University. She grew up in rural southeastern Manitoba and enjoys golfing, fishing, water skiing, playing volleyball & softball and watching sports of any kind (especially if her nieces or nephews are playing).
View bioGerald Hastings, CPA
Agriculture Team Manager
Part of our AG Team, Gerald is a man of few words, but when he uses them, they’re either filled with humour or determination. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor’s in Administration degree in 2015, got his CPA designation in 2024 and is now managing his own team. He enjoys writing and working with numbers and has tremendous respect for people who go to extremes to stand up for the greater good in life.
View bioChristy Ring Snell, B.Mgmt., CPA
Known for her genuine love of people, animals, and challenge, Christy has a Business Administration Diploma majoring in Accounting, a Bachelor of Management degree, and in 2022 she got her CPA designation. When she isn’t working, Christy is a proud “pawrent” and loves caring for her 2 cats and 2 dogs.
View bioKatie Gunther
Ashern Manager
Some people say Katie Gunther looks like Molly Ringwald (in her 80s prime). We say she was one of the best things that’s ever happened to T&A. Her love of life, determination, and eagerness to learn have benefitted the firm and clients extremely well. Katie joined the Ashern office in August 2015 and is now the Ashern manager. Her file focus is agriculture and estates. Happiest in the outdoors, you can find her hiking, camping, helping on her parents’ cattle farm, running with her husband Curtis.
View bioAmber Morden
Amber loves to find connections and solve problems by digging into the numbers to find ways clients can take advantage of tax-saving opportunities. When she is not preparing working papers for corporate compilations and tax returns, she enjoys watching science fiction movies.
View bioClaire Vigier
With her tiny home and chickens, Claire might profess to live a simple life, but she has some deep philosophies about making a difference in the world. She most admires people who go that extra mile to do something good in the world- and with her passion for baking, she’s living her own mantra. Her secret talent is being able to say the alphabet backward very quickly! After attending CUSB for nursing and taking a major in French and a minor in psychology, she came to join the Talbot and Associates Team. She has 16 years of professional baking experience at her disposal and isn’t afraid to use it! A few of Claire’s life dreams are to continue expanding their free-range flock of chickens and to one day have her own commercial kitchen to bake her heart out in.
View bioCorinne Berard
Passionate about gardening and canning, Corinne is the kind of person who loves to find the best possible outcome. Whether it’s finding the best tax return for a client or learning how to grow bigger and better vegetables each year, she always strives for the ideal solution- making her a natural fit for our Farm team!
View bioDaniel Delaquis
Daniel is a strategically minded, minimalistic and charismatic accountant here in our St. Norbert office. He has a fascination with farming that came from his beekeeping business which he successfully ran for three years prior to Talbot & Associates. He was able to use and develop his accounting, tax and bookkeeping skills, bringing all four of his passions to Talbot & Associates and working with like minded individuals who hold the same belief about farming, accounting and taxes as he does. Daniel’s personal hobbies include playing disc golf, reading fantasy novels spending time with his sister.
View bioJosh Warkentin, CPA
Josh lives on an acreage with his growing family and is part of our agriculture team. He specializes in farm accounting and loves talking with farmers. One of our strongest chess players, Josh enjoys farm taxation because it allows him to apply his strategic skills to his clients' unique financial needs.
View bioKatrina Hudson
Katrina believes continuing to learn, challenge her current mindset, and seek out wisdom from those around her is all part of our lifelong growth. Having completed her QuickBooks Online and Desktop Certification, you can find her hard at work in her current field of focus. At the age of 3, she took her first ballet class and discovered her passion, going on to study full time at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional Division at the age of 12. Part of a small group of 10 girls from around the world, she trained in classical Russian Technique and learned discipline, strong work ethic, and a deep love and respect for the art form. Today, you can find her hiking, puzzling, brushing up on her calligraphy skills, or in the kitchen with a glass of red wine trying a new recipe with her beloved cat Pippa.
View bioLiane Rivera
Liane is a Junior Accountant on our Agriculture team who brings care and attention to every file she handles. With a big heart for animals—especially dogs—she spends her downtime enjoying the outdoors and playing with them, recharging for another productive day supporting farm clients.
View bioMorgan Lappage
Morgan grew up on a family farm where she helped with chores. That’s why she joined our AG Team as a Junior Accountant. She graduated from Red River College in 2019 with a major in Business Administration and Marketing. Currently, Morgan is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting at Athabasca University. Fun fact, her first two jobs were at a pharmacy and a Clinic.
View bioOlga Lebedeva
A valued member of the AG team and tax preparation team, Olga assists clients with challenges they face, whether it's helping them plan their farm taxes or solving a problem, she always gives her maximum. Fun fact, Olga comes from a diverse career background, including professions in graphic design and event décor.
View bioRich Jolicoeur
Rich often wonders why people stare at him like he has eight heads. It could be (a) his wild stories about what he blew up in his garage microwave, (b) the rapid speed in which fires back email responses or (c) that they are literally staring at all the hats he wears at the firm. Rich has been a significant part of the T&A family since 2011. He’s held positions as the IT Manager and supports the Ag Team and overall tax file preparation. He is a quick study and is constantly striving to improve himself in some way each day. In his downtime he enjoys wood working, a good book or head banging to Abba.
View bioSamantha Campbell
Samantha thrives on making things clearer for clients and transforming complex financial data into organized, concise records. With a passion for streamlining processes, she ensures bookkeeping and tax filing are smooth and stress-free, providing clients with peace of mind and a clear financial picture.
View bioSamreen Kaur
As a Junior Accountant on the Farm Team, Samreen loves staying organized, tackling complex files, and always learning something new. She’s passionate about personal growth and supporting others on their journey too. Outside the office, you’ll find her staying active and embracing anything that helps her feel her best.
View bioYekaterina Kozavera
Katya (Yekaterina) is part of our Agriculture Accounting team, where she blends her love of numbers with a passion for supporting farm clients. With a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors, she feels right at home helping those who work the land and nourish our communities.
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