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Corporate tax · September 30, 2026
T2 corporate tax deadlines and late-filing penalties in Canada
When your corporation's T2 return and tax balance are due, how the CRA calculates late-filing penalties, and how to stay on time.
Tax planning · September 29, 2026
Salary or dividend? How Ontario business owners can decide
The trade-offs between paying yourself a salary, dividends or a mix, and the situations where it is worth reviewing your approach.
Payroll · September 28, 2026
CPP contributions in 2026: rates, limits and what owners should know
A plain-language look at CPP and CPP2 for employees, employers and incorporated owner-managers, and how it fits into your salary planning.
Corporate tax · September 26, 2026
Canada's proposed 100% business investment deduction, explained
What immediate expensing of capital assets could mean for your business, which assets may qualify, and what to check before buying equipment.
HST/GST · September 24, 2026
HST/GST myths that cost Ontario business owners money
The most common HST/GST misunderstandings we see, from the $30,000 small supplier rule to input tax credits and director liability.
Incorporation · September 23, 2026
Should you incorporate your business in Ontario?
The real advantages, costs and trade-offs of incorporating, including the small business tax rate, liability and ongoing compliance.
Self-employed · September 21, 2026
Self-employed tax deductions in Canada: what you can and cannot claim
Common deductions for sole proprietors and freelancers, the rules the CRA applies, and the mistakes that lead to reassessments.
Bookkeeping · September 20, 2026
What records the CRA requires you to keep, and for how long
The CRA's record-keeping rules for businesses: what to keep, how long to keep it, and how good bookkeeping protects you in an audit.
Tax planning · September 19, 2026
RRSP or TFSA? How to decide where your savings should go
How the two accounts are taxed, how contribution room works, and which one usually suits your income and goals.
Payroll · September 18, 2026
Payroll remittances and T4 deadlines for Canadian employers
What employers must withhold and remit to the CRA, when payments are due, and when T4 slips must be filed.
CRA support · September 17, 2026
Received a CRA letter? What to do before the deadline
How to read a CRA review or audit letter, what to send, and how long you have to object to an assessment.
Non-resident tax · September 16, 2026
Non-resident landlords in Canada: 25% withholding and how to reduce it
How rental income earned by non-residents is taxed, what the Section 216 return does, and what to know when selling Canadian property.
Real estate · September 15, 2026
Capital gains and the principal residence exemption in Canada
How capital gains are taxed, what the principal residence exemption covers, and why you must report the sale of your home.