Articles: Tax Preparation

Last updated: Mar. 29, 2018 “A Plan for Care and Opportunity” On March 28, 2018, the Honourable Charles Sousa presented his seventh budget as Minister of Finance. The budget contains several tax measures affecting individuals and corporations, including the elimination of the high-income surtax from the calculation of total Ontario personal income tax. Highlights Surplus of … Read more

Last updated: Mar. 23, 2018 On March 22, 2017, the Honourable Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, presented his fourth budget and the fourth budget of Alberta’s NDP government. The budget contained no new taxes, and no new tax increases or decreases that had not previously been announced. Highlights Deficit of $8.8 … Read more

Last updated: Mar. 14, 2018 It’s tax season. For many small business owners in Canada, this is a season of dread: making sure your bookkeeping is in order and up-to-date, collecting receipts, and taking time to fill out the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) often confusing tax forms. Unfortunately, waiting until the last minute can lead to … Read more

Last updated: Mar. 13, 2018 Keeping Our Promises … Real Progress for Manitobans On March 12, 2018, the Honourable Cameron Friesen presented his third budget as Minister of Finance.   The budget contains several tax measures affecting individuals and corporations. Although the budget does not include any changes to Manitoba’s corporate or personal tax rates, it … Read more

Last updated: Jan. 31, 2018 Preparing income tax returns for small businesses can be daunting. Not only are the tax forms a little confusing, Canada’s tax laws change with great frequency and without fanfare; it’s up to you to keep track of everything going on at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). To avoid tax-related problems, ensure … Read more

Last updated: Jan. 17, 2018 Hiring a Tax Consultant for Your Small Business Hiring a professional tax consultant for your small business is a strategic move that could save your business a lot of money in the long run. A small business tax consultant is important to your business’ bottom line because they are there for … Read more

Last updated: Nov. 8, 2017 What a Tax Professional Can Do for Your Family Business Family businesses, big or small, are the backbone of the Canadian economy. In fact, approximately 80% of all businesses in Canada are family-owned. On top of that, family-owned businesses are responsible for the majority of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). … Read more

Last updated: Oct. 25, 2017 Having a thorough understanding of Canada’s tax law will provide you with everything you need to know about maximizing deductions and minimizing the amount you have to pay to the Canada Revenue Agency. Unfortunately, there is a lot to know when it comes to Canada’s ever-changing tax codes. That said, being … Read more

Last updated: Oct. 18, 2017 Farm Businesses in Canada Whether it’s a family farm that has been in operation for generations or it’s a start-up, there’s an attraction to being your own boss and working outdoors. It also doesn’t hurt that farming in Canada has become more lucrative over the years. The government of Canada offers … Read more