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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COVID-19 and Taxes: Important Updates

By |2021-10-24T09:53:14+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Business, Not for profit, Taxes|

It’s crazy times right now among this COVID-19 outbreak. We want to remind you that we are here for you at Virtual Heights Accounting. The government announced some significant economic measures to support Canadians during this COVID-19 crisis over the past few weeks. The full economic plan is covered here in detail: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html  Here is a brief summary of measures that may be relevant to you.  Personal Tax Extension of payment deadlines for personal incomes taxes to September 1, 2020; Extension of filing deadlines for personal income tax (T1) returns to June 1, 2020 (we should still file if you have [...]

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I Haven’t Filed My Corporate Taxes in Three Years: What Should I Do?

By |2022-05-16T14:32:56+00:00March 15th, 2020|Accounting, Business, Not for profit, Taxes|

Sometimes life gets in the way. It prevents you from meeting your responsibilities as a business owner or the director of a charitable organization. It happens. If you are behind on your corporate taxes (or maybe you’ve never filed a corporate tax return), it’s always best to get caught up then try your best to stay on top of things.  The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a number of programs available to help make getting caught up a little easier.  Voluntary Disclosure - Corporate Taxes The CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program provides an opportunity for taxpayers to correct a misfiled return or [...]

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Why Do I Have to Pay Instalments and What Happens if I Don’t?

By |2021-10-24T09:53:15+00:00December 18th, 2019|Business, Taxes|

The requirement for corporations to pay corporate tax instalments is the same as when individual taxpayers have income tax deducted from their paycheque every payday. Just like tax payments sent in on behalf of taxpayers by their employers act like a credit against the amount of tax owing at the end of the year, instalments made by corporations reduce their tax bill when they file their tax return.  What are instalments? Instalments are tax payments you pay before filing your tax return. Even if your company doesn’t meet the requirement to pay instalments, you can do so voluntarily to avoid a [...]

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