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This year, with the record levels of inflation we have experienced and the continued rising costs of living, there are ways to avoid...

This year, with the record levels of inflation we have experienced and the continued rising costs of living, there are ways to avoid...

This year, with the record levels of inflation we have experienced and the continued rising costs of living, there are ways to avoid...

Let's focus on a critical aspect of your business operations - credit card processing fees. We've conducted an in-depth cost analysis,...

Despite the fact that we all have to pay taxes, there are a number of deductions and tax credits that can help you maximize your tax...

The holiday season is fast approaching, do you feel as if the workable, realistic budget for the holidays has been shot out of the...

According to the CRA, almost 15 million Canadians got a tax refund this last year. However, about 6 million Canadians had a tax bill with...

Can you deduct interest paid on money borrowed for investment purposes? YES, You can deduct interest paid on money borrowed to purchase...

Canada's registered education savings plans can be used to save and invest for post-secondary education tax-free. The trick is to...

Freelancers may be excellent at what they do, but "they have to realize, at some level, that it's a business—and treat it like a...

We're growing together, and I wanted to share some of the tech tools I use to help my business run smoothly. Survey Sparrow...

Can you claim medical expenses in your business? If so, how? Any small business can enroll in a Private Health Services Plan (PHSP) to...

Become more Successful Small business owners usually get bogged down with trying to figure out their bookkeeping. Here are some tips that...

When someone dies, what tax returns need to be filed? Why are these returns required? When do they need to be filed? Nothing in life is...

Many people wonder whether to invest in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a tax-free savings account (TFSA). The two will...

Wondering about your Student Loan options and which is best for your situation and how different types of loans can affect your tax bill?...

Have you ever thought about that you could be making? Delaying your retirement savings & going ‘all in’ on debt There needs to be balance...

Here are some Tax Red Flags CRA uses to select files for a tax audit or review. 1) Overstating your business expenses While you should...

Notify the CRA They actually have a huge impact on a person’s financial plan. One of the many first key steps after going through a...

Taxes & Business Operation It's important to understand that taxes play a critical role in any successful business operation, either...