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
Last updated: Apr. 5, 2017
Small Business Tax Return Myths Over the years a number of tax myths have surfaced about filing small business tax returns. This is totally understandable; it’s difficult to keep up with the changes that take place in Canada’s complex tax system. Not only can these tax myths make filing your taxes … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2015
Originally published May 28, 2014. If you received a tax
instalment letter
from CRA?
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1.800.265.1002 CRA requires taxpayers to make quarterly tax instalments when there’s a large amount owing in previous years. If your net tax owing for 2013 or 2014 was greater … Read more