Last updated: May. 3, 2023
When you’re a small business owner, every dollar counts. That’s why it’s so important to use every tool available to lower your tax burden, including tax credits. Below, we review the differences between tax deductions and tax credits and highlight some common federal tax credits that may help your small businesses … Read more
Last updated: May. 3, 2023
What Is a Tax Write-Off? A tax write-off is simply another way of saying “tax deduction.” With a tax write-off, you can deduct a large number of expenses approved by the Canada Revenue Agency, all of which help to significantly reduce your taxable business income. For example, if you make $100,000 a … Read more
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: Apr. 10, 2023
Federal Budget 2023 Highlights On March 28, 2023, the 2023 Federal Budget was released by Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland. The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $43 billion for 2022 – 2023, and deficits of $40.1 billion for the 2023 – 2024 budget … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 30, 2023
New Brunswick Budget 2023 Highlights On March 21, 2023, the New Brunswick Budget was delivered by Finance Minister, Ernie Steeves. The Budget is anticipated to result in a surplus of $862.6 million for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and a $40 million for the 2023-2024 budget year. Here we’ll provide a summary … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 30, 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador Budget 2023 Highlights The Newfoundland and Labrador Budget was released by Finance Minister, Siobhan Coady on March 23, 2023. The Budget is anticipated to result in a surplus of $784 million for 2022 – 2023, and a deficit of $160 million for the 2023-2024 budget year, and $297 … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 27, 2023
Saskatchewan Budget 2023 Highlights The 2023 Saskatchewan Budget was delivered by Finance Minister, Donna Harpauer on March 22, 2023. The Budget is anticipated to result in a surplus of $1.15 billion for 2022 – 2023, and surpluses of $1,017 million for the 2023-2024 budget year, and $208 million for the 2024-2025 … 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