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. 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. 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
Last updated: Jun. 5, 2023
Top Small Business Tax Deductions If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, you understand how quickly business expenses can add up. Luckily, with a little tax planning, there are many available tax write-offs you can use to reduce your overall tax bill. Keep in mind that the small business tax … Read more
Last updated: Jun. 5, 2023
What is income splitting? Income splitting is the strategy of redistributing income within a family—usually from a spouse in a higher tax bracket to a spouse in a lower tax bracket—to reduce a family’s overall tax bill. In general, income splitting works best when one spouse earns significantly more income than … Read more
Last updated: May. 19, 2023
It seems we hear about victims of fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams daily. Unfortunately, there are bad actors that take advantage of stressed out people (especially at tax time) who may not immediately recognize that they’re being scammed. In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre recorded a significant increase in fraud … Read more
Last updated: May. 17, 2023
Many of the tax standards that apply to Canadian business owners also apply to farmers and agricultural producers. However, there are certain expenses, tax deductions, and write-offs that apply specifically to employment income earned through agricultural activities that will help lower your business tax bill. Let’s take a closer look at … Read more
Last updated: May. 3, 2023
When it comes to tax planning for Canadian small business owners, it might make sense to incorporate your business. As a Canadian business owner, you should be looking for ways to minimize your tax burden and maximize your after-tax income. Incorporating a business can do just that. What are the … Read more