Owning a business, big or small, is no small feat. You constantly find yourself wearing different hats throughout the day. One minute you could be working on a new product, and the next, you could be working on your taxes. On another occasion, you could be dealing with a customer and helping resolve their issues.…

If you live in Canada, you have to pay a lot of taxes. Every resident of Canada is required to file a Canadian income tax return annually. Now, the thing is that there are a lot of misconceptions about taxes. Some people say that half of your earning will go into taxes. But that is…

As a business owner, you may have to deal with several types of tasks on your own. There are times when you, as the owner, will also have to do tasks that you never thought you would end up doing. We have all been there. But never should come a time when a business owner,…

Being self-employed means a lot of flexibility in daily work hours, the place for working, and how much money you make. Many entrepreneurs realize that they can make much more money as an independent contractor than working two or even three jobs. But with more leverages comes more responsibility. As an independent contractor in Canada,…

Being able to create jobs instead of applying for a job is such a privilege to have. You will know this privilege if you own a business or want to own one soon. Entrepreneurs work hard to make it all the way to create jobs rather than acquire one. They have to work extra hours,…

If you pay yourself a salary from your Canadian corporation, it will have the following features: If you pay yourself a salary, it will be subject to CPP and EI deductions. The more you pay yourself in terms of salary, the higher the amount of CPP and EI entitlements you can receive. You will receive…

Running a business in Canada and knowing about your taxes are the two things that go hand in hand. It’s all fun and games until the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) jumps in. Since there are different provincial and federal tax rates in Canada, it isn’t easy to keep up with all the rates. Fortunately, some…

If you are looking for high capital appreciation, a high-income stream, and the best tax advantages, there is nothing better than a real estate investment. It can be “The moment” of your life that can bring financial security – for a long time. Not only will you be able to enjoy your financial liberation, but…

Canadians who earn rental income by renting out their property are required by the CRA to declare their rental income on their tax return. The CRA establishes the difference between ‘Rental Income’ and the ‘Business Income’ based on the number of services provided to tenants. When you provide space and basic services such as heating,…

Whether you are a Canadian living in the US or an ex-pat American who lives in Canada, you have to file US Tax returns. As a responsible and law-abiding citizen, it is better to know all about it before it’s too late. There are several important things that you need to consider before you file…