Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
The first question you need to ask is, “Will you receive a registered charitable receipt?” When preparing taxes, you receive a greater tax benefit as an individual for donations made to a registered Canadian charity than you would as a corporate entity. Donations to a registered charity, e.g., Canadian Cancer Society … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Most small business owners use some of their personal assets to get their businesses up and running. In fact, banks want to see that you have a personal stake in the business before lending any money. In addition to seeing you use your personal money, this can also include using personal … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
If you’re self-employed, you already know how stressful tax preparation and planning can be – keeping track of receipts, staying up-to-date on the Canada Revenue Agency’s policies, and ensuring you’re capturing all of your deductions and expenses. Luckily, we have 7 tried-and-true tax tips that will help you stay on track throughout … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Congratulations! You’ve decided to start your own business. There’s probably a million different things running through your head right now. And before you order business cards and a World’s Best Boss mug for your desk, you’ll have to give some thought to business structure. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations are the … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Every small business owner needs to file a tax return annually. Not everyone does though. This can result in serious consequences. The Income Tax Act imposes penalties on Canadian business owners who do not file a tax return, make false statements, or underreport their income. In the case of willful fraud … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
If you are renting out your farmland, you could unexpectedly negate your ability for an intergenerational farm rollover, the $1,000,000 lifetime capital gains exemption or both. The following advice will help protect your tax savings when the time comes to sell your farmland or roll it over to the next generation. … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Producers and agribusiness owners face unique challenges, especially when it comes to operating their businesses. It can be difficult to know where to look for assistance programs that focus on risk management and protecting agricultural producers from income and production losses. The following initiatives were designed to help Canadian farmers … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Inventory adjustments can stabilize farm income and help you pay less tax over time One of the biggest tax planning challenges a farmer can face is income fluctuations. The good news is, if your farm uses cash accounting, you can average out these income swings by using two inventory adjustment … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
*UPDATED FOR 2023* 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