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What Happens If I Pay My Relative an “Unreasonable” Salary?

Last updated: Feb. 7, 2025 
What Happens If I Pay My Relative an “Unreasonable” Salary from My Corporation?  Many Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) involve family members in their business and pay them a wage for completing specific job duties. It is also common for CCPCs to have spouses and children as shareholders of the corporation.  However, … Read more

Shareholder Loans: How Do They Work In Canada? (2025)

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Last updated: Feb. 7, 2025 
As Canadian interest rates continue to soar, the idea of taking out a loan from your corporation at no or low interest may be increasingly appealing. But, before you start using a shareholder loan account, it’s important that you understand the associated tax impact and implications. While shareholder loans may initially … Read more

CRA Gift Tax in Canada: Are Family Gifts Taxable in Canada?

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Last updated: Jan. 22, 2025 
Large gifts of money and property will get CRA’s attention. Follow these tips to limit the tax burden for giver and receiver. Gifts of property among family members are common and can be very welcome for the recipient and satisfying for the giver. Although Canada has no gift tax, in some … Read more

2025 Canadian Corporate Tax Rates and Deadlines

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Last updated: Jan. 9, 2025 
As we wind down another challenging year of dealing with historic inflation, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, with profit margins tighter than ever, this is exactly the right time to take steps to minimize your tax burden. For incorporated businesses, this starts with understanding your … Read more