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Understanding the Registered Disability Savings Plan

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Last updated: Oct. 30, 2019 
Do you have a disability or a child with a disability? Are you worried about saving for retirement? Then you should open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help you start building long-term savings. The RDSP shares some similarities with the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), which was set up … Read more

Alberta budget report 2019

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Last updated: Oct. 28, 2019 
On Oct. 24, 2019, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews presented the province’s fiscal 2019–20 budget. The minister anticipates a deficit of $8.7 billion for 2019-20 and further deficits of $5.9 billion in 2020-21 and $2.6 billion in 2021-22. A surplus of $0.6 billion is projected in 2022-23. There are no new … Read more

What are the tax implications of the Liberal win?

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Last updated: Oct. 25, 2019 
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is back in power, but as a minority government this time after the general election on Oct. 21, 2019. The Liberals proposed several changes in their election platform that could have tax implications for small business owners and farmers. Until the federal budget gets released in Spring … Read more

What is the RESP and how does it work?

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Last updated: Oct. 11, 2019 
Are you worried about saving for your child’s education after high school? What if we told you there’s a way you can start saving now for their future, and get a boost from the Canadian government? The registered education savings plan (RESP) is a savings account that can be set up … Read more

FBC Reviews from farm & small business owners

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Last updated: Sep. 26, 2019 
If you want to read more about why our Members love our year-round, personalized, all-in-one solution for their farm or small business, here are some of our favourite recent reviews. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment We’ll come to your home or place of business to understand the details of your operation and … Read more

Is a Group RSP right for your small business?

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Last updated: Jul. 10, 2019 
You’re likely familiar with the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which gives Canadians a way to shelter income tax until retirement, but have you considered a Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) for your employees? How does a Group RSP work? A Group RSP is a group retirement savings plan managed and … Read more

Who can use the Canada Child Benefit

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Last updated: May. 29, 2019 
The more tax credits you can take advantage of, the lower your taxable income will be. There are some refundable tax credits you can use even if you don’t owe any taxes. Keep reading to discover an important tax tip if you’re self-employed and have children. What Is the Canada Child … Read more

Ontario Budget Report 2019

Ontario Budget Report 2019

Last updated: Apr. 11, 2019 
“Protecting What Matters Most” On April 11, 2019 Ontario’s Finance Minister Victor Fedeli tabled the province’s budget on April 11.  As expected, the budget includes a range of cost-cutting measures to help move the province towards a balanced budget but also introduced key spending initiatives. The budget focused on 4 key … Read more

Why Your Small Business Should Hire a Bookkeeper

8 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Hire a Bookkeeper

Last updated: Apr. 3, 2019 
If you’re a small business owner chances are you like doing things on your own. While there are a lot of benefits to running your own business, unless you love math and crunching numbers, odds are bookkeeping and preparing your taxes are not something you love to do. If this is … Read more