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Why Should You File a Tax Return if You Don’t Have to Pay Tax?
If you have to pay tax or have earnings on which CPP contributions must be paid, you must file a tax return. You must include your worldwide earnings in your taxable income. You will usually have to pay tax if your taxable income exceeds the amount of the basic...
Self-employed? Talk to a CPA long before filing your taxes
Don’t wait until tax time to begin readying information If you’re self-employed, working with an accountant ahead of tax season can help you prepare your files—and finances Tax time can be tricky for almost anyone, but this can be especially true for those who work...
Still working from home? Here’s how to get a tax break
The Canada Revenue Agency's made it easier for Canadians to claim home-office expenses When COVID-19 vaccines got the go-ahead from Health Canada, many assumed we’d be back in the office by June. That didn’t happen. And with many Canadians now approaching a full tax...
Why year-round financial housekeeping can help your business
Meeting regularly with a CPA to establish and maintain a good framework is just one of the ways to set yourself up for success Ask any CPA and they will tell you there is no shortage of small business owners who struggle with the ins and outs of their bookkeeping and...
How to Find and Choose the Best Offshore Accounting Service
Accounting plays an important role in the growth of a business. And if you don’t have an in-house accounting professional with the required skills, you can hire an offshore accounting service. Outsourcing accounting to an offshore company can give you accounting books...
SMALL BUSINESS – ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FROM YOUR ACCOUNTANT?
SIX QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN SHOPPING FOR AN ACCOUNTANT Small businesses are not what they once were. Many are led by young educated entrepreneurs who expect the same kind of energetic service from their professionals that they invest in running their own enterprise....
Motor Vehicle Expense Claims on Income Tax in Canada
Did you use a vehicle for business purposes this past tax year? This article explains what motor vehicle expense claims you can make on income tax in Canada and what kind of documentation you’ll need to support your expenses claim. Note that the examples in this...
Shareholder Loan: Understand it and Avoid Trouble with the CRA
Your Shareholder Loan and the CRA After reading this article you’ll understand what a shareholder loan is and how to use it. You’ll also be aware of potential tax issues that can arise with CRA and how to avoid them. We will dive into the following topics: What is a...
The tax implications of employees working remotely abroad
Before granting an employee’s request to telework from another country, employers need to ensure the organization is meeting all its obligations. Despite the widespread closure of borders, there are more digital nomads than ever—35 million worldwide. And, with the...
Canadian small business grants: Tools and tips to get funding
The best resources for small business grants in 2020 Canada GrantWatch A searchable database of Canadian small business and non-profit grants. The site also provides up-to-date news and information about the latest available funds. Canada Startups funding database...
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