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7 simple ways to organize your receipts

Last updated: Dec. 22, 2023 
Does the thought of organizing your receipts fill you with dread? It can seem overwhelming to keep track of your receipts and record keeping on top of the demands of running your own business. It may not be at the top of your list, but if you’re self-employed or a … Read more

The Best Ways for Canadian Small Business Owners to Invest Their RRSP

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Last updated: Dec. 22, 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 … Read more

What is the Underused Housing Tax in Canada?

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Last updated: Nov. 23, 2023  Update: The deadline to file your 2022 Underused Housing Tax Return, without penalties or interest, has been extended to April 30, 2024. On June 9, 2022, the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act passed Royal Assent and became law. It is a tax on the ownership of vacant or underused residential … Read more

Salary or dividends: Which one is right for me?

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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 … Read more

Tax Preparation Tip: Handling Work-Related Vehicle Expenses

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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 … Read more

2022 Canadian Corporate Tax Rates and Deadlines

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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 … Read more

Capital Cost Allowance for Farmers

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Last updated: Oct. 5, 2023  If you need to purchase a major capital asset, such as a building, machinery, or equipment to use in your farming business, consider buying it before the end of the fiscal year. Doing so can help you claim tax depreciation, or capital cost allowance (CCA), which reduces your taxable income.  … Read more

Recording Receipts for Taxes: Quick Tips for Commercial Drivers

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Last updated: Jun. 22, 2023  Tracking and recording receipts for tax purposes can be a time-consuming and arduous process—especially for commercial vehicle drivers. While it may take some extra time to organize and file your daily, weekly, or monthly receipts, doing it consistently is especially helpful when it’s time to file your taxes. Recording Receipts … Read more

How to protect yourself against fake CRA scams and fraud

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Last updated: May. 19, 2023  It seems we hear about victims of fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams daily. Unfortunately, there are bad actors that take advantage of stressed out people (especially at tax time) who may not immediately recognize that they’re being scammed. In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre recorded a significant increase in … Read more