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As part of our ongoing effort to support new and small business owners, we regularly publish articles that aim to resolve common questions and problems.

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Top 10 Tax Write-Offs for Canadian Small Businesses

The top 10 tax write-offs every Canadian small business owner should know to save money and avoid overpaying the CRA.
Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA

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2026 Tax Deadlines Canada: When Are Corporate and Personal Taxes Due?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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2025 Tax Deadlines Canada: When Are Corporate and Personal Taxes Due?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Ownr Review: Easily Incorporate a Business in Canada with Ownr

Building a Business
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How Much Will Bookkeeping and Accounting Cost for My Small Business?

Accounting
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Shareholder Loan: Understand it and Avoid Trouble with the CRA

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Should I Incorporate? The Pros and Cons of Incorporating your Business

Building a Business
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Employee Gifts - Tax Implications of Giving Gifts to Staff

Payroll
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Salary Vs. Dividends: How to Pay Yourself from Your Corporation

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Holding Company in Canada: What is it for?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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CEBA Loan Repayment Deadline and Guide

Finance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How Personal Taxes Work in Canada

Personal Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How to use the CRA My Business Account

Compliance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Canadian Small Business Bookkeeping Guide

Bookkeeping
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Free Bookkeeping Template - Bookkeeping in Excel or Google Sheets

Bookkeeping
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Payment Methods for Small Businesses in Canada

Finance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA

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Accounting

Accounting Reports Every Small Business Owner Should Get

These are the accounting reports every business owner should be receiving to successfully manage their business. We outline what they are, how frequently you should be receiving them, what they mean and what decision they can help with.

Bookkeeping

7 Reasons to Hire an Online Bookkeeper

Uncover the top reasons to hire an online bookkeeper and see how it can streamline your finances, save you time, and grow with your business!

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Best of the Newsletter: April 2019

Here’s the best of the newsletter from April 2019. I learned that people really like to hear about tax stuff from accountants (who knew?). Stats included in Open/Click through/Unsubscribe rates, so you know.

Bookkeeping

What Are Bookkeeping Services?

Let’s have a look at what a bookkeeping service is and how it’s different from just hiring someone to enter transactions into a computer. We’ll explain what exactly a bookkeeping service does and how it benefits your business.

Human Resources

Employer Health Tax (EHT) BC: What Is It and How Does It Affect Businesses?

Demystifying BC Employer Health Tax: Learn how it affects your small business and how to register for it.

Finance

Financial Statement Basics Every Entrepreneur Should Know

The basics about financial statements that every small business owner should know. We break down the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement in easy to understand language and explain why they are important.

Corporate Tax

TOSI Rules When Paying Dividends to Your Spouse

This article will explain what tax on split income (TOSI) rules are. Specifically, we’ll look at how TOSI rules affect your ability to pay dividends to your spouse and adult family members.

Accounting

Online Accountants In Canada: Who Are They and How Are They Different?

This guide will explain how online accountants are different from traditional, bricks and mortar accounting firms. It will also list and compare some of the well known online accounting firms in Canada.

How Much Money Do I Need to Start My Business?

A big part of launching your business is understanding how much cash you’ll need to bridge the gap between the time when all you have are expenses to when your sales start to cover your expenses (and more).

Customer Stories

Gaining Real Momentum

Discover how outsourcing accounting can free up your time, enhance clarity, and drive growth so you can focus on what truly matters for your business success.

Building a Business

Accelerate Your Growth With Accountability

No doubt there's a lot that goes into growing a successful company. You build a great product or service that people love. You have an awesome team and culture. You have processes to deliver consistent results. But one of the most important and often overlooked elements to growing a successful business is having someone to keep you accountable to your goals.

Sales Taxes

Do I Have to Collect HST?

Let’s talk about HST collection! If you’ve started a business or are self-employed, you may have to collect HST on your sales. This article will quickly explain what HST is and will help you determine whether you need to collect it.