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So you are excited; you have always dreamed of operating your own business and are sold on incorporating. But wait; is this the way to go? Many new and small business owners think about incorporation, and this is a good option. Incorporation depicts a strong business presence, essentially, a separation from your personal affairs. But is it really worth it? It may be, but you may need to consider many factors. However, for someone just starting out in a business of their own, or in a partnership, the likelihood of incurring higher expenses and the possibility of a loss for the…

An advantage of having a home-based business or home office is that there are additional income tax deductions that can be claimed. Here is a list of some common home-based business tax deductions that you can consider when filing your next tax return. Automobile Expenses – In addition to the normal deductions such as gas and oil, licensing, insurance, maintenance, and repairs, you can also deduct interest on any amounts borrowed to buy an automobile or passenger vehicle to be used to earn income. Keep in mind, these deductions will be based on the amount traveled to earn business income. Insurance –…

1. Is there a market for it? Many people want to start a business. They may choose to sell products or provide services just because they always wanted to do that. But one of the main rules in starting a business is that people must want to buy the product or service involved. Otherwise, you may find yourself trying to sell ice cream cones on a cold day – there is no point in going any farther with that business plan. 2. What’s the profit potential of this business? In other words, is there any money in it - at least enough money…

There are many reasons why a business should be maintaining their books on a regular basis. It's not only used as a tax-saving strategy but can help you maintain your sanity in the event you get dragged into a legal dispute from the commingling of funds. Here is a list of reasons why you should maintain a set of books for each business you own. Distinct Corporate Entity You’ll save yourself a lot of hassle and headaches if you avoid combining your personal and business finances. Every business should have its own checking account from which expenses are drawn and into which…

Budget 2019 contained some important tax and RRSP changes that will probably affect you. The changes are a bit complicated, but we’re here to break them down for you. The good news is, the changes will probably save you money; that is if you earn under $214,368 a year! Let’s jump into the changes. Basic Personal Amount Adjustment To understand this change, it’s important to understand a bit about how tax brackets work. The lowest tax bracket right now is $48,535, at 15%. That means that the federal government takes 15% off of the first $48,535 you earn. The next bracket up…

The New Year is just around the corner. This time of season, it’s natural to reflect back on all the things we accomplished in the year and all the things we’re looking forward to in the next. You see people talking about New Year's resolutions all the time in their personal lives, but what about New Year’s business resolutions? You might decide you want to push your business to new heights in 2020 by setting and attaining new goals. There’s a lot to be said about the kinds of goals you set, the intention behind them, setting yourself up for…

Handling WSIB reporting can be a daunting task. There isn’t just the matter of reporting workplace injuries to the Board; you also have to ensure that your finances are in order to ensure you are paying the right premiums; underreporting can lead to serious consequences especially if the Board determines that it was fraud. Our firm can help you with proper WSIB reporting. We can act as a resource for understanding exactly what premiums need to be paid by helping you understand what employees you’re responsible for and the earnings that they make that need to be insured. We can also…

Bookkeeping is an absolutely essential, often underappreciated element of running a business. Small business owners should be diligent about bookkeeping to avoid common tax mistakes; freelancers should care about bookkeeping too, and that’s becoming more relevant as more people gain employment in the gig economy. Keeping track of your income and expenditures might seem tedious, but it’s well worth it; what’s more, software is making it easier than ever to track your finances. Those who aren’t using cloud bookkeeping software should start using it right away - software like QuickBooks Online can really improve your businesses’ efficiency. Here’s why. Access Your Files…

We have been approached by Entrepreneurs who have wanted to learn more about the tax implications of the sale of their investment properties. Is it a capital gain/loss or business gain/loss? Generally, the sale of real estate investment may trigger a capital gain/loss or business gain/loss. This must be reported on your tax return in the year of the sale. Note: Investors with a gain prefer to report this as a capital gain, while investors with a loss prefer to report this as a business loss. The tax treatment of the transaction should not influence how you report the sale. A gain or…

By now, as a Small Business Owner you are way into your spring cleanup plans from filing and paper work to updating computer system to changing office furniture. But while you are doing that, have you giving some thought to outstanding tax filing of prior years? This will need cleanup also. Why not put the breaks on and attend to those more critical issues first? Outstanding taxes filing could cause you and your company much headache in the form of interest and penalty. Interest and Penalties: Interest: If there is a balance owing for 2018 tax return and it was not paid by…