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Top small business tax deductions

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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

How to use income splitting to reduce your tax bill

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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

How to protect yourself against fake CRA scams and fraud

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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

Tax deductions for Canadian farmers

Tax deductions for Canadian farmers

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

Benefits of incorporating a small business in Canada

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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

Why farm succession planning is so important

Last updated: Apr. 18, 2023  According to Statistics Canada, the value of equity in Canada’s farm sector totaled $627.6 billion at the end of 2021. In the same year, the value of total assets rose by 9.5% to $749.8 billion The only growing age group in the farm population was operators aged 55 and over. The average … Read more

Different methods of reporting farm income

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Last updated: Mar. 23, 2023  Many farm operators put bookkeeping, preparing, and filing taxes near the bottom of their to-do list. If you earn an income through farming activities though, you need to report it to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on your income tax return; failing to do so could result in penalties. If … Read more

Tax Credits for Farmers and Agricultural Producers

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Last updated: Dec. 7, 2022  There is no dollar that isn’t hard-earned when you work in agriculture. That’s why it’s critical to use every tool available to lower your tax burden, including tax credits. Below, we outline tax credits that may help farmers, livestock producers, and agri-businesses pay less tax, but first, let’s explore the … Read more