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What self-employed contractors need to know about taxes

What Canadian Self-Employed Contractors Need to Know

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

Federal Budget Report 2023

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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

New Brunswick Budget Report 2023

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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

Newfoundland and Labrador Budget Report 2023

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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

Saskatchewan Budget Report 2023

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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

How to Maximize Deductible Interest

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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

Eligible medical expenses and credits for your tax return

Last updated: Mar. 10, 2023 
The list of medical and disability tax credits and deductions is longer than most Canadian taxpayers realize and it’s not difficult to miss an eligible expense or credit. The Income Tax Act offers a wide range of tax credits and deductions to persons who are ill or disabled, or support … Read more

Manitoba Budget Report 2023

Last updated: Mar. 10, 2023 
Manitoba Budget 2023 Highlights The 2023 Manitoba Budget, titled “Historic Help for Manitobans”, was released by Finance Minister Cliff Cullen on March 7, 2023. The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $378 million for 2022–2023, and deficits of $363 million for the 2023-2024 budget year, and $294 million … Read more

British Columbia Budget Report 2023

Last updated: Mar. 7, 2023 
British Columbia Budget 2023 Highlights The 2023 British Columbia Budget was released by Finance Minister Katrine Conroy, on February 28, 2023. The Budget is anticipated to result in a surplus of $3.592 billion for 2022 – 2023, and a deficit of $4.2 billion for the 2023-2024 budget year. No corporate or … Read more