Last updated: Oct. 7, 2023
Gifting money and transferring property from one family member to another are common, and although Canada doesn’t impose a gift tax, gifting of certain assets may trigger certain tax rules that could increase your income taxes – which can catch people by surprise. However, in some situations, gifting money and property … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 7, 2023
Everything you need to know about 2022 Canadian corporate tax rates and deadlines As we wind down another challenging year of dealing with pandemic fall out and now, historic inflation, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, with profit margins tighter than ever, this is exactly the … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 5, 2023
If you need to purchase a major capital asset, such as a building, machinery, or equipment to use in your farming business, consider buying it before the end of the fiscal year. Doing so can help you claim tax depreciation, or capital cost allowance (CCA), which reduces your taxable income. What … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 31, 2023
As a small business owner, you know the importance of staying on the right side of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) when it comes to tax preparation and filing. If the CRA audits you, it can cost you a substantial amount of time and money, not to mention the headaches and … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 26, 2023
An important part of the Canadian tax system, a T4A slip, is also considered a statement of pension, retirement, annuity, or other income. This type of slip is issued to anyone who receives income that’s not considered employment-related, such as money earned from pensions, annuities, self-employment, and more. What are the … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 6, 2023
There are many different tax breaks, grants, and income support programs available to farmers in Canada. The tax deductions and programs available differ depending on the type of farm you run, and since agribusinesses are often unique, it can be somewhat challenging to understand what deductions you can claim against your … Read more
Last updated: Jun. 22, 2023
Tracking and recording receipts for tax purposes can be a time-consuming and arduous process—especially for commercial vehicle drivers. While it may take some extra time to organize and file your daily, weekly, or monthly receipts, doing it consistently is especially helpful when it’s time to file your taxes. Recording Receipts for … Read more
Last updated: Jun. 8, 2023
After you prepare your tax return and file it, you’ll be issued a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We provide some tips below on what to look for when you receive your NOA, common discrepancies between your NOA and tax return and how to handle them. … Read more
Last updated: Jun. 8, 2023
Income splitting redistributes income within a family—typically from a higher-earning spouse in a higher tax bracket to a spouse in a lower tax bracket. This strategy may help reduce a family’s overall tax burden, by helping the higher-earning partner reduce their tax bill. Income splitting takes advantage of Canada’s progressive tax … Read more