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7 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Small Business Owners

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Last updated: Oct. 16, 2024 
*UPDATED FOR 2024* The calendar year may be winding down, but there’s still time to make your year-end tax planning a little less stressful. To help, we’ve assembled seven of our best year-end tax tips to help you lower your tax burden and boost your bottom line. Organize your files … Read more

Consequences of Not Filing Business Tax Returns in Canada

Last updated: Jun. 18, 2024  Every small business owner in Canada must file an annual tax return. However, not everyone fulfills this obligation, which can lead to serious consequences. The Canadian tax system, governed by the Income Tax Act, imposes strict penalties on those who fail to comply with tax filing requirements. This includes not … Read more

Do I have to make tax instalment payments?

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Last updated: May. 7, 2024  Unfortunately, when it comes to instalment payments, the answer to this question is not so cut and dry. Installment payments are typically calculated using your previous years’ net taxing owing. If your net tax owing was more than $3,000 ($1,800 for Quebec) for 2022, and in either 2021 or 2020, … Read more

Your Guide to 2024 Tax Dates, Rates and Numbers in Canada

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Last updated: Apr. 29, 2024  Filing a return that is accurate and on time is the best way to avoid tax penalties and over-payment. With that in mind, below is a list of key dates and tax numbers to help you with your tax return. Canada’s tax filing and payment deadlines *If you are paying … Read more

2024 Canadian Corporate Tax Rates and Deadlines

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Last updated: Apr. 29, 2024  As we wind down another challenging year of dealing with historic inflation, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, with profit margins tighter than ever, this is exactly the right time to take steps to minimize your tax burden. For incorporated businesses, this starts with understanding … Read more

Federal Budget 2024 Highlights

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Last updated: Apr. 26, 2024  Federal Budget 2024 Highlights On April 16, 2024, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the federal government’s budget ⁠titled⁠ “Fairness for Every Generation.” The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $39.8 billion 2024 – 2025 budget year, and $38.9 billion for 2025 – 2026. Here … Read more