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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 the … Read more

You received your CRA Notice of Assessment. Now what?

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Last updated: Jun. 8, 2023 
After you prepare your tax return and file it, you’ll be issued a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We provide some tips below on what to look for when you receive your NOA, common discrepancies between your NOA and tax return and how to handle them. … Read more

Employee or self-employed contractor?

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Last updated: Jun. 6, 2023 
Employee or Self-Employed Contractor? There are important differences between a self-employed contractor and an employee.  Employment classification determines entitlement to employment insurance (EI) benefits, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Income Tax Act legislation. Here’s what you need to know about employee and self-employed contractor taxes. Self-Employed Taxes: Employer and Employee In … Read more

Top small business tax deductions

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Last updated: Jun. 5, 2023 
Top Small Business Tax Deductions If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, you understand how quickly business expenses can add up. Luckily, with a little tax planning, there are many available tax write-offs you can use to reduce your overall tax bill. Keep in mind that the small business tax … Read more

How to use income splitting to reduce your tax bill

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Last updated: Jun. 5, 2023 
What is income splitting? Income splitting is the strategy of redistributing income within a family—usually from a spouse in a higher tax bracket to a spouse in a lower tax bracket—to reduce a family’s overall tax bill. In general, income splitting works best when one spouse earns significantly more income than … 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 fraud … Read more

Tax credits for small business owners in Canada

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

How to find the industry code for your tax return

Last updated: Feb. 28, 2023 
If you’re self-employed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) needs you to take an extra step when it comes to filling out your business income tax return. In addition to declaring your income and completing the T2125 (which is used to report your business and professional income and expenses), you also need … Read more