Corporate and Small Business Tax Strategies

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Phasellus pharetra tortor eget lacus ullamcorper, posuere fringilla justo convallis.

Year-End Tax Planning: 10 Moves to Make Before December 31

Most Canadians think about taxes in April. The problem with that approach is that by April, the tax year is already closed — you’re simply reporting what happened, not changing it. The window to actually reduce your tax bill is the period between now and December 31. As a CPA, I’ll tell you that the […]
Continue Reading

Your Mid-Year Tax Check-In: Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Plan

Most people think about tax exactly once a year — in the frantic weeks before the April 30 deadline. As a CPA, I understand why, but I’d gently argue it’s the worst possible time to think about it. By spring, the year is already closed; you’re simply reporting what happened, and almost every opportunity to […]
Continue Reading

The Small Business Deduction: How the $500K Limit Works

If you run an incorporated business in Canada, the small business deduction (SBD) is one of the most valuable tax provisions available to you. It allows Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) to pay a significantly lower rate of tax on their active business income — but only up to a certain threshold. That threshold is $500,000, […]
Continue Reading

How to Pay Yourself from Your Corporation: Salary vs Dividends

If you own a corporation in Canada, one of the most important financial decisions you will make is how to pay yourself. Unlike employees, business owners have flexibility in how they extract income from their company—primarily through salary, dividends, or a combination of both. While this flexibility creates planning opportunities, it also introduces complexity. The […]
Continue Reading

Payroll Tax Changes for 2025: What Employers Need to Prepare For

As 2025 approaches, Canadian employers must prepare for a number of payroll tax changes that will directly affect how employee compensation is taxed and reported. These updates span federal and provincial income tax tables, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) contribution rules, payroll reporting requirements, and other statutory obligations. Staying on top of […]
Continue Reading

Categories

Tags

Recent Posts