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 corporation … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 20, 2023
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 … 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 important … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 26, 2023
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 … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 10, 2023
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 … 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 amounts … 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 property … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 7, 2023
Everything you need to know about 2022 Canadian corporate tax rates and deadlines As we wind down another challenging year of dealing with pandemic fall out and now, historic inflation, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, with profit margins tighter than ever, this is exactly the … Read more
Last updated: Sep. 22, 2023
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