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Does the thought of organizing your receipts fill you with dread? It can seem overwhelming to keep track of your receipts and record keeping on top of the demands of running your own business. It may not be at the top of your list, but if you’re self-employed or a small business owner you are required … Read more

When you’re a small business owner, long-term financial security and retirement planning are critical. Proactively investing today in your future cash flow, taxes, and healthcare expenses can help set you up for a financially stable retirement.  One valuable tool Canadian business owners can use to help them meet their retirement goals is a registered retirement … Read more

Update: The deadline to file your 2022 Underused Housing Tax Return, without penalties or interest, has been extended to April 30, 2024. On June 9, 2022, the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act passed Royal Assent and became law. It is a tax on the ownership of vacant or underused residential housing and is the first … Read more

As a business owner in Canada, you’ve likely faced the decision of how to pay yourself from your incorporated business. Two common options are paying yourself a salary or taking dividends, though some business owners choose a mix of both. The method you use to pay yourself personally from your corporation has an impact on … Read more

The Canadian federal government established the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan to provide financial support to Canadian small businesses and non-profits during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we’ll provide information on: CEBA repayment deadlines CEBA partial loan forgiveness Tax considerations for the forgivable portion of the CEBA loan What is the … Read more

Like most small business owners, Canadian farmers are responsible for collecting sales tax on goods and services made in Canada. However, unlike other industries, many farm products are exempt from sales taxes. The goods and services tax (GST) is a nationwide 5 percent sales tax collected by almost all businesses. However, some provinces—Ontario, New Brunswick, … Read more

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 manage risks that could threaten … Read more

For self-employed individuals, claiming tax deductions correctly can be a time-consuming, frustrating, and complex process, especially when it comes to tracking vehicle expenses.  Using your personal vehicle for business purposes or to earn business income allows you to deduct a certain percentage of related expenses, such as fuel and maintenance costs based on the mileage … Read more

Like any business, running a family business in Canada has its rewards and challenges. But a lot of Canadians make it work. According to a study by the Family Enterprise Xchange Foundation, families own about 65% of Canadian businesses and they contribute 48.9% to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to $574.6 billion. Across … Read more

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 in Canada may offer … Read more