Last updated: Jan. 30, 2015
Do you keep your business plan close at hand and refer to it often to remain focused on your goals? Do you have tax strategies to optimize between business and personal funds, and ensure your funds maintain tax-free status. Holding company? Estate plan? Managing risk? Shareholders, Employees, Directors? Lots of decisions … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 23, 2015
For many small business owners, tax planning means the once-a-year mad scramble to organize all the necessary paperwork right before the tax filing deadline. Real tax planning requires a holistic approach to your finances and should be tackled all-year-round. Through implementing a year-round approach to your tax planning, you’ll be able … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 16, 2015
Building your business and serving your customers is hard. It’s easy to rush and mistakenly complicate your tax situation. As a small business owner, you don’t have time to be a tax expert, too. There are 7 common mistakes that small business owners make with taxes. Avoiding these 7 mistakes will … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 3, 2014
FBC is very proud to sponsor Damian Warner on his journey to the 2015 Pan Am Games and the 2016 Olympics through Team Warner! We recently had a conversation with Damian and asked him a few questions about his training, his events and what motivates him. 1. What is your greatest … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2014
If you are considering or have elected to insure your mortgage with your local bank, there are some things you should be aware of. 1. Although you pay the same premiums each month, the actual amount of coverage decreases as your mortgage decreases. 2. Coverage typically ends at age 70 regardless … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 6, 2014
If you run a farm or other small business, be prepared for a tax auditor’s call. Previous reviews of Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) practices by the Canadian Attorney General’s office flagged “small and medium enterprises” (SMEs) for high levels of “non-compliance” with tax legislation. The report recommended more rigorous CRA audits … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 22, 2014
Yesterday the Minister of National Revenue, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, launched a mobile app for small businesses. The new app lets business users create custom reminders and alerts for key CRA due dates related to instalment payments, returns, and remittances with the goal to make it easier for businesses to fulfil their tax … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 5, 2014
FBC is pleased to announce we’re opening an office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our business started in 1952 in Ontario and over the past 62 years we have grown to 12 offices from Ontario to British Columbia. Now with our office opening in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia we’ll truly be able to … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 30, 2014
FBC is proud to support Team Warner We’re thrilled to announce a 3 year sponsorship with London, Ontario native Damian Warner through Team Warner! Damian competes for Canada in the Decathlon. Comprised of 10 track and field events, the Decathlon is considered to be the best all round test of an … Read more