Last updated: May. 3, 2023
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
Last updated: May. 3, 2023
Are you an employee or self-employed contractor? There’s a big difference, and understanding the differences between the two can have a significant impact on your income tax. If you’re working as a self-employed, independent contractor or thinking of becoming one, here are some things you should know. What is a self-employed … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 23, 2023
At tax time, we’re consumed with finding every deduction we can to lower our final tax bill. One that is commonly missed (and misused) is interest expense deductions. As a small business owner or farmer, you are entitled to deduct certain types of interest payments related to your business or … Read more
Last updated: Feb. 28, 2023
If you’re self-employed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) needs you to take an extra step when it comes to filling out your business income tax return. In addition to declaring your income and completing the T2125 (which is used to report your business and professional income and expenses), you also need … Read more
The Department of Finance Canada announced that automobile leasing and mileage reimbursement and Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) limits have increased, as of January 1 2023.
Last updated: Nov. 4, 2022
*UPDATED FOR 2022* When shareholders or employees borrow money from a corporation, that money is generally considered taxable income. But this rule, like many tax rules, has exceptions. Shareholders and employees can borrow funds from their corporations for many different reasons. Unfortunately, they may end up with significant taxes owing because … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 4, 2022
In 2008, Jamie Myatt was working in the oil patch as an electrician when the economy took a downturn. When he came back home to Dartmouth, he found a job as a journeyman for a local company. But it wasn’t long before he felt unfulfilled in his role and decided to … Read more
Last updated: Feb. 28, 2022
The Department of Finance Canada recently announced that automobile leasing and mileage reimbursement and Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) limits have increased, as of January 1 2022. These changes reflect recent increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The changes announced are summarized as follows. Capital Cost Allowance for Passenger Vehicles The before-tax … Read more
Last updated: Feb. 26, 2022
By the time Matthew Clayton was 25 years old, he was self-employed as a rental property owner and owned up to 20 houses in Regina, Sask. He already possessed the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic that would help him start and run the successful company he still owns today – Duke … Read more