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Do I Need a Corporate Lawyer?

By |2021-11-27T19:58:31+00:00November 27th, 2021|Business, Taxes|

Unless you are a lawyer yourself and understand corporate law, then yes, you need a corporate lawyer. A main advantage to incorporating your business is the corporate structure. You need someone who understands how this works. While there are many legal documents you can file yourself, incorporation documents should be handled properly by a lawyer. What does a corporate lawyer do? When we say you need a corporate lawyer, we don’t mean you need a lawyer on staff. While that may be the best option for some companies, most businesses only need a lawyer periodically.  One of the first things a [...]

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What is HST?

By |2021-11-20T02:53:35+00:00November 20th, 2021|Business, Taxes|

As a business owner, you are likely familiar with GST, but what about HST? And is it something you need to worry about? The answer to this question depends on where you are doing business and whether or not you ship products to other provinces. The most common place you see a reference to HST is on the form you need to file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reporting your GST for the period. The same form is used to report HST and the official name of the form is the “Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Return.” Each [...]

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GST Basics

By |2021-11-03T02:40:31+00:00November 3rd, 2021|Business, Taxes|

When it comes to goods and services tax (GST) basics, one of the most common questions new business owners want to know is whether they need to charge GST. As with most tax questions, the answer depends on a number of things.  It’s important to note that GST is collected on behalf of the government via the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The GST you collect is not yours to keep. As consolation, the CRA allows you to claim the GST you pay in the course of business activities as a form of payment to you for collecting the GST on their [...]

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GST: Exempt vs Taxable Supplies

By |2021-10-24T09:52:58+00:00October 10th, 2021|Business, Taxes|

When you’re first setting up your business, one of the things you might ask is if you need to charge GST. Chances are you don’t have time to sift through the Canada Revenue Agency’s massive guide for GST registrants to find the answer. You’re in luck, because this month on the blog, we’re answering some of the most common GST questions we get.  When it comes to determining if you need to charge GST, you need to decide if you’re providing a taxable supply. Supply is the language used in the Income Tax Act to refer to what you’re selling. This [...]

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Have You Thought About Selling Your Business?

By |2021-10-24T09:52:59+00:00September 29th, 2021|Accounting, Business, Taxes|

Now that you’ve completed a checkup on your business, if you’re close to retirement age or just looking for a change, you may want to consider selling your business. Depending on your business, selling could earn you a nice lump sum of cash.  Among the top reasons business owners don’t sell are that they didn’t know they could or it seemed too confusing. It may be confusing, and sometimes it can be a lot of work to sell your business, but depending on your goals, it can also be worth it. Read on to learn more about selling your business.  Before [...]

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Year End Questions: Why Does My Accountant Ask so Many?

By |2021-10-24T09:52:59+00:00June 8th, 2021|Accounting, Business, Taxes|

If you’re new to working with an accountant, it can feel a bit off-putting to have to answer so many business year end questions. However, without asking all these questions, your accountant can’t do their job properly and in compliance with industry standards.  Frustrations around answering questions can be eliminated by understanding why your accountant is asking these questions. Once you understand why your accountant is asking all these questions, you will also be more prepared for meetings. Below, we discuss some of the questions your accountant may ask you and why. Initial Consult Just like when you meet anyone for [...]

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2021 Federal Budget Implications for Corporate Tax

By |2021-10-24T09:52:59+00:00May 22nd, 2021|Business, Taxes|

The Canadian government introduced the 2021 Federal Budget in April. This year’s focus is on ending the fight against COVID-19 and ensuring economic recovery by creating jobs and growth in Canada. Business related budget themes include job creation, small businesses, and growth.  What does this mean for you as a business owner? Here are some budget highlights worth considering as they relate to you and your business.  Immediate Expensing of Certain Property Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations can now expense certain eligible capital property. In the past, capital property was expensed over the useful life of the asset, allowing only a portion of [...]

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All You Need to Know About the GST Quick Method

By |2021-05-12T23:18:12+00:00May 12th, 2021|Accounting, Business, Taxes|

Have you heard of the GST Quick Method? It’s a faster way to calculate the amount of GST or HST you owe the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Of course, it comes with a catch—a few, actually. You can only use this method to calculate your GST owing if you meet the CRA’s criteria. Read on to learn more about the GST Quick Method and if it’s right for you and your business. What is the GST Quick Method? The CRA implemented the quick method of accounting for GST/HST to help small businesses reduce paperwork. Rather than having to report every dollar [...]

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Corporate Tax Planning for Your Business

By |2021-10-24T09:53:00+00:00March 19th, 2021|Business, Taxes|

Once your business is incorporated, it is a separate entity for tax purposes. This means extra paperwork for you and your accountant. It also means more opportunities as far as corporate tax planning is concerned.  Paying yourself a wage rather than living off the profits of your business like you do when you’re a proprietor is one of the opportunities available when your business is incorporated. But how do you know how much to pay yourself or even if you should? That’s where strategizing and tax planning comes in. What is corporate tax planning? Corporate tax planning is developing strategies that [...]

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Do You Need to Issue a T2200?

By |2021-10-24T09:53:00+00:00February 5th, 2021|Accounting, Taxes|

Have you heard the news about the special opportunity for employees working from home to claim home office expenses this year? As an employer, it’s important you know about these updates. You may need to help your employees by issuing a T2200, if necessary. A T2200, Declarations of Conditions of Employment, is a form that employers usually fill out so employees can claim certain out of pocket expenses. However, given the major move to work-from-home status due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is simplifying things for employers and employees for the 2020 taxation year.  T2200 Highlights for [...]

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