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- Business Expenses You're Probably Missing (Canadian Corporation)Commonly overlooked tax deductions for Canadian corporation owners. Phone, internet, professional development, insurance, and more.6 min read · Expenses, Tax Deduction, Tips
- Canadian Corporation Tax Deadlines in 2026Common 2026 filing and payment deadlines for Canadian corporations, with weekend adjustments, T2 balance conditions, GST/HST periods and registry filings.6 min read · Tax Deadlines, CRA, T2
- Canadian Corporation Tax Rates by Province (2026)Complete guide to federal and provincial corporate tax rates in Canada for 2026. Small business deduction, general rates, and how integration works.10 min read · Tax Rates, Corporation, 2026
- CPP Self-Employment Contributions for Canadian Freelancers (2026)Sole proprietors and freelancers in Canada pay both halves of CPP on Schedule 8 of their T1. Detailed breakdown of the 2026 rates, ceilings (YMPE / YAMPE / CPP2), worked examples, and how to budget for the bill.6 min read · CPP, Self-Employment, Sole Proprietor
- CRA My Business Account: Everything You Need to Set UpSteps for CRA sign-in, identity verification, linking your business number, representative access, return preparation and business tax payments.6 min read · CRA, Guide, Filing
- Do I Charge BC PST on Advertising Sold on a Mailed Flyer?BC PST treatment of advertising space, single-customer print jobs, printing inputs, postage and incidental designs, with GST and PST invoice examples.8 min read · PST, BC, GST
- First-Year Sole Proprietor in Canada: What Tax Will I Owe?Real-world breakdown of what a Canadian sole proprietor actually owes at filing time, using a $50,000 net business income example. Federal + provincial tax + CPP + GST/HST, with worked numbers for Ontario and BC.11 min read · Sole Proprietor, Self-Employment, Tax Planning
- GST vs HST vs PST: Which Tax Does Your Corporation Charge? (2026 Rates)A province-by-province breakdown of Canadian sales tax rates for 2026, including when to register, how to handle out-of-province clients, and digital services rules.6 min read · GST, HST, PST
- Home Office Tax Deduction for Canadian CorporationsHow to claim home office expenses through your Canadian corporation. CRA rules, eligible expenses, calculation methods, and common pitfalls.6 min read · Tax Deduction, Home Office, CRA
- How to Connect Your Bookkeeping to Claude or ChatGPT (MCP Guide for Canadians)How to connect your Canadian bookkeeping to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor over the Model Context Protocol, what you can ask once it is connected, and what the connection can and cannot change.9 min read · MCP, AI, Claude
- How to File T2125: Self-Employment Income for Canadian Freelancers (2026)Complete guide to T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) for Canadian sole proprietors and freelancers. Line-by-line walkthrough, deadlines, common mistakes, and how to organize your books so the form practically fills itself.8 min read · T2125, Sole Proprietor, Freelancer
- How to File Your GST/HST Return: Step by StepA complete walkthrough of filing your GST/HST return through CRA, covering NETFILE, each line of the return, and common mistakes to avoid.7 min read · GST, HST, Filing
- How to Incorporate in BC: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)Everything you need to know about incorporating a company in British Columbia. BC Registries process, costs, timeline, and CRA registration explained.7 min read · Incorporation, BC, Guide
- Provincial Sales Tax Rules: When PST Applies to Your BusinessA guide to BC, Saskatchewan and Manitoba PST for service businesses: what is taxable, when you must register, and where BC's paused professional services expansion stands.7 min read · PST, BC, Sales Tax
- RRSP vs TFSA vs Corporate Investing: Which Is Best for Corp Owners?Should you invest through your RRSP, TFSA, or corporation? A practical comparison of tax-deferred, tax-free, and corporate investment accounts for Canadian business owners.18 min read · RRSP, TFSA, Investing
- Shareholder Loans: The CRA Rule Every Corp Owner Should KnowUnderstanding Section 15(2) shareholder loan rules, the one-year-after-year-end repayment exception, exceptions, and how to avoid a surprise tax bill from CRA.13 min read · CRA, Corporation, Tax Planning
- Sole Proprietor vs Incorporated in Canada: When to Switch in 2026Compare a Canadian sole proprietorship with a one-person corporation: retained-profit tax deferral, owner withdrawals, liability, administration and the steps involved in switching.7 min read · Sole Proprietor, Incorporation, CCPC
- Vehicle Expense Deduction for the Self-Employed in CanadaComplete guide to claiming motor vehicle expenses on T2125 for Canadian sole proprietors and on a corporation's books. Mileage log requirements, prescribed CCA limits, and the audit traps that cost people the entire deduction.7 min read · Vehicle, T2125, CCA
- What Your Accountant Actually Needs from You (and When)A practical checklist of documents and information your accountant needs to file your Canadian corporate tax return. Deadlines, common frustrations, and how to make the process painless.19 min read · Accountant, Tax Filing, Tips