Everything you need to know before closing down a business in BC
Everything you need to know before closing down a business in BC Closing a business is never a pleasant or easy task. It may be for personal reasons, like retirement, or perhaps you no longer feel it’s a sustainable business. It’s vital to follow the right administrative procedures to notify the relevant government agencies that you
Read MoreHow to recession-proof your business finances in 2023?
How to recession-proof your business finances in 2023? Small business owners are struggling to make sense of the current economic state in 2023, with reports on a looming recession floating around. Therefore, it is advisable to be ready to weather the upcoming storm. Just as evolution in animals dictates that only the fittest survive, in
Read MoreHow to Minimize Your Chances of Being Audited by the CRA?
How to Minimize Your Chances of Being Audited by the CRA? As a small business owner in Canada, being audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be a most daunting experience. You have enough to do managing your business without undergoing a time-sucking and possibly expensive tax audit. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits
Read MoreAll You Need To Know About Claiming Medical Expenses On Your Personal Income Tax Returns
All You Need To Know About Claiming Medical Expenses On Your Personal Income Tax Returns While Canadians have the privilege of universal healthcare, not all procedures, medications, assessments, and therapies are covered so we’re often left to reach into our own pockets, especially if we don’t have private insurance. But did you know that you can
Read MoreWhat Are The Tax Efficient Ways to Withdraw Money from Your Business?
What Are The Tax Efficient Ways to Withdraw Money from Your Business? As a business owner, you may have surplus cash accumulating in your corporation. Simply withdrawing cash from your business will likely result in a significant tax bill. So the question then becomes: how do you take money out of your business in a
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Canada’s Electric Car Govt. Rebates, Tax and Tax Write-offs
The federal government has declared that by 2035 100 per cent of passenger cars and trucks sold in Canada must be zero-emission. But we all know that the higher upfront purchase cost of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) can make it more difficult to adopt this clean technology. In order for you to make the switch, both Federal and provincial government has announced new incentives to make zero-emission vehicles (“ZEV”) more affordable for Canadians. Here is the breakdown of everything you need to know before purchasing ZEV.
Read MoreWhat Is a Trigger Rate – and How Does It Impact Your Mortgage?
The trigger rate applies to variable-rate mortgage holders that are on a fixed payment schedule. In case of variable rate mortgage (VRM), the trigger rate is the rate at which the regular mortgage payments no longer covers the accrued interest.
Read MoreHow Do Capital Gains Work In Canada?
Selling your high-performing stocks or your investment property can reap significant profits, and those moments are worth celebrating. But while you’re enjoying the spoils of your investments, keep in mind that you’ll eventually have to pay tax on them. In Canada, most gains on capital assets are taxed.
Read MoreWhat Self-employed Contractors Need To Know About Taxes?
As an independent contractor, you can forget the standard 9-to-5 and set your own hours. Rather than earning an annual salary, it’s up to you to set the price of your work—and to sell it. Instead of receiving assignments from a manager, you get to choose who you work with and what type of work you do. Working as an independent contractor can provide you with great freedom when it comes to your schedule and income, but it can also make things more complicated during tax season.
Read MoreWhat Happens When You File Your Corporate Taxes Late – And How We Can Help!
Let’s admit that. Preparing and filing corporate tax return isn’t very enjoyable process for most. Often with busy schedules, we tend to put if off for just a little longer. So, what happens when you file your corporate tax returns late.
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