When starting a business, one of the most critical steps is choosing the right name. When you have a strong business name, it’s easier for you to draw attention to the brand without too much effort. It’s always a great idea to ask for people like your family and friends/colleagues to give opinions on some…

As a small business, one of your main goals is to minimize expenses and taxes. You can do this by taking advantage of available tax credits and deductions. One of the areas that you certainly need to consider in order to lower your tax bill is the meal and entertainment expenses. Not all expenses related…

As a small business, it is important to understand the deductible business expenses that can help you lower your tax bill. Each business expense that can count as a tax deduction has rules that have to be followed strictly. Working with a qualified tax accountant certainly helps when you want to maximize deductible business expenses…

Many small businesses are skeptical about the small business tax changes that are about to be implemented by the federal government. Though the government claims that the tax changes are geared towards making the system fair for all players and not just to increase the amount of revenue they earn, small businesses are likely to…

Do you own a small business in Canada? Is your business incorporated? If you want to fulfill your tax obligation and always ensure you’re compliant, take time to understand the new tax rules and how they will affect your business in 2018. In the paragraphs below, we will cover some tax changes that the government…

As a small business owner, part of the joys of running your own venture comes with the burden of fulfilling your tax obligations. Making sure your taxes are accurately filed is an important step for every business owner. The CRA requires you to submit an annual tax return. It’s always advisable to handle this as…

The CRA offers a list of approved tax preparation programs that you can use to help in filing returns for your business. All in all, filing taxes can be a complicated process that must be accurately done by a CPA. Throughout the year, you can take steps to prepare your company for tax returns. Let’s…

When running a business, you need to come up with structures and systems that will help you lower your tax bill. For instance, you need to have receipts for all your business expenses so collect them and put them in a secure place as soon as they are received. Train yourself to always ask for…