Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023
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 … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 22, 2023 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 … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 17, 2023 What is a Non-Capital Loss? One of the realities of being a small business owner or farmer is that there are times when you will experience financial losses. Losses occur for a variety of reasons, including economic downturns, poor investments, and unforeseen weather or climate events. When they do, it’s … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 10, 2023 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 … Read more
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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more