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An image of a man in a suit pushing an automate accounting button on a touch screen. January 9, 2025

How to Automate Accounting with Cloud Accounting

Technology’s various forms and tools are intended to simplify and speed up human effort. Technology can make a big difference for a small business with…

Cloud Accounting
An image of a commercial real estate broker showing a client a new office investment December 12, 2024

Uncertainty Remains Around New Capital Gains Rules

The year 2024 is a transitional year as several tax rule changes occurred. One of the rule changes is the increase in the capital gains…

Tax
An image of a small Markham retailer chatting with a customer December 5, 2024

How Accountants Can Help Retailers Grow Their Business

Trust us when we say we know what a tough job it is to be a retailer: managing huge inventories with different products in multiple…

Bookkeeping
An image of a Markham accountant examining some documents for a CRA Audit November 21, 2024

How to Reduce the Probability of CRA Audit

No business owner would ever want to face the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) audit, as it is time-consuming and stressful for…

Tax
An image of a bunch of Canadian 100$ bills November 7, 2024

Understanding Tax Implication of Windfall Gains

What would you do if you learned that you own a large sum of money? This money was unexpected, like a lottery win or a…

Tax
An image of a Markham real estate agent meeting with his clients. October 24, 2024

Is It the Right Time to Incorporate Your Real Estate Business?

Incorporating a business is equivalent to separating your company from yourself and giving it a separate identity. Regarding real estate services, the Canada Revenue Agency…

Business Consulting
An image of an accountant reviewing their clients capital dividend options. October 10, 2024

How a Capital Dividend Account Works?

As a small business owner, you can withdraw money from the business either as salary or dividends; both are taxable income. But what if…

Accounting
An image of new store fronts in a small town in Ontario September 19, 2024

Understanding Fair Market Value (FMV) and Its Impact On Your Tax Bill

Most businesses begin in the garage of the owner’s home. It is common for business owners to use their vehicle, their computer, and their place…

Tax
Two small business owners working together in their small coffee shop in Markham Ontario September 5, 2024

Things to Consider When Determining the Price for Your Services

If you are a first-time entrepreneur or small business owner, Congratulations! You have just stepped onto the next exciting – and, for many people,…

Business Consulting
An image of a T4 Tax Slip August 29, 2024

Understanding T3, T4, T4A, T5 Tax Slips and Their Use in IT Filing

The Canadian income tax system works on self-assessment. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) requires taxpayers to report their world income from all sources and…

Tax