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As cloud-based accountants offering services to construction and professional services businesses we see a lot of clients deduct a...
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C Barber
- Feb 6
- 2 min
February 28th is the Filing Deadline for T slips
You may have heard accountants and tax professionals talking about T slips lately, and it may have got you wondering: What is a T slip?...
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C Barber
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Is my Cell Phone a Business Expense?
Running a business is no easy task and it is not cheap either, luckily the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows business owners and...
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C Barber
- Jan 3
- 4 min
What is the Underused Housing Tax and what does it mean for you?
On January 1, 2022, the government of Canada’s Underused Housing Tax (UHT) came into effect. The act is the government’s attempt to...
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C Barber
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
How to Give an Employee Bonus in 2022
This time of year, many employers want to show their staff some appreciation by giving them a holiday bonus. But what is the best way to...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Audit Protection
Defending yourself from the CRA can be costly and time consuming.
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Jul 12, 2019
- 1 min
Incorporating Your Business
Incorporating allows you to separate your assets from that of your business and all the accompanying liabilities.
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Jun 11, 2019
- 3 min
Best Way to Track Your Vehicle's Business Mileage
Alright. So you have a personally-owned vehicle used for both personal and business purposes and want to make sure you get your deduction...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Jan 30, 2019
- 3 min
How To Set-Up Record of Employment (ROE)
If you are a business owner with employees setting your business up for issuing ROE should be on your PRIORITY list! WHY (a) the process...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
How to Give An Employee a Christmas Bonus (taxable & nontaxable options)
NOTE: In 2022, the CRA has updated their Administrative Policy regarding gifts considered cash or near-cash, non-cash gifts or awards,...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Dec 17, 2018
- 2 min
3 things You Need To Know About 7-Year Tax Retention Requirements
We often get asked the question, how long you should keep your tax documents for CRA purposes? The common answer that you can find easily...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Nov 21, 2018
- 3 min
Cloud Software for Construction & Trades
This blog is about cloud software that allows trades and construction companies to manage projects. We are talking about larger projects...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Nov 6, 2018
- 2 min
Automatic Mileage Tracking with MileIQ
You use your vehicle for business purposes and you need a way to track mileage, so you know (and can prove to CRA) how much driving was...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Jun 12, 2018
- 6 min
How likely are you to be audited by the CRA?
In April we introduced you to Audit Shield – a program that covers the cost of defending an audit from the CRA. Accountancy Insurance is...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Protection Against Costs of Defending a CRA Tax Enquiry or Audit
With the growing number of audits initiated by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), we have seen more and more of our own clients’ returns...
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Fabien Gendron, CPA
- Feb 19, 2018
- 2 min
How You Can Spend Less Time On Paperwork
'After a busy day helping my clients and managing my suppliers and staff, I really enjoy sitting down to sort and manage my paperwork.'...
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