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What to look for on your Notice of Assessment

Jul 18, 2019

After you file your tax return, you’ll be issued a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We provide some tips on what to look for when you receive your NOA, common reasons for discrepancies between your NOA and tax return and how to handle them.

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Is a Group RSP right for your small business?

Jul 10, 2019

You’re likely familiar with the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which gives Canadians a way to shelter income tax until retirement, but have you considered a Group Retirement Savings Plan for your employees?

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7 simple ways to organize your receipts

Jul 04, 2019

It can seem overwhelming to organize your receipts on top of the busy demands of running your own business. But putting in the work now means you’ll save time when it comes to filing your taxes.

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What you should know when making a will in Canada

Jun 10, 2019

A will is the foundation of your estate planning, helping protect your family and assets.

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How to find the industry code for your tax return

May 22, 2019

If you’re self-employed, you'll need to include an industry code on your tax return. Find out what it is and where to find it.

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Canadian Tax Responsibilities when Closing a Business

May 09, 2019

There are a lot of steps you need to take when closing your business. Not knowing what the tax obligations are could end up costing you a lot of money.

Tags: Financial Planning, Small Business Taxes, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation

How the Sharing Economy Impacts Your Taxes

May 08, 2019

Discover how the sharing economy can impact your taxes.

Tags: Audit Representation, Bookkeeping, Farm Risk Management, Farm Taxes, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, Small Business Taxes, Tax Preparation

5 Ways a Health Spending Account Can Help Your Business Save Money

A Health Spending Account Can Help You Save Money

Mar 13, 2019

A Health Spending Account is allows a business owner to pay for health and dental expenses with pre-tax dollars. Setting up a Health Spending Account (HSA) is an affordable way for Canadian small business owners to minimize their medical expense costs.

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