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An image of a small business owner in Markham speaking with her tax accounting team regarding eligible and non-eligible dividends. December 2, 2022

What’s the difference between eligible and non-eligible dividends?

All types of companies pay out dividends. These dividends are a portion of after-tax profits from the business or investment income distributed to shareholders. This…

Tax
An image of two small business owners discussing their Capital Dividend Account with their tax accountant November 18, 2022

What is a Capital Dividend Account and How Can Small Business Owners Use It?

Do you own a private corporation? Then you should know about the capital dividend account (CDA), a special corporate tax account that enables shareholders to…

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An image of two business partners discussing a holding company they have set up for their small business. November 4, 2022

The Pros and Cons of a Holding Company for your Business

If you’re a business owner looking to protect and grow your assets in Canada, you might have considered a holding company for your business. A…

Business Consulting
An image of a small business owner being paid by check his salary or dividend amount October 21, 2022

Is it better to take a salary or dividend from my business?

You might be both an investor and an employee of your business. Whether to take a salary or a dividend from your business tends to…

Tax
A small business owner in Markham reviewing their corporate investment income October 7, 2022

What you need to know about taxes and corporate investment income

Many businesses and corporations have different sources of income. For example, apart from their active companies, corporations may have other subsidiaries or investment holdings that…

Tax
An image of several vehicles for sale at a car dealership in Markham September 23, 2022

Financing versus leasing a vehicle

You might be debating between leasing or financing a car when looking for a new car. When deciding between financing or leasing a new vehicle,…

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An abstract image of a financial consultant in a Management Company September 9, 2022

How Management Companies Help Small Business Owners Improve Performance

Running a business is no child’s play. An entrepreneur wears many hats in marketing, accounting, human resource, operations, and management. You may hire employees to…

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An image of a small business owner on her phone discussing Lifetime Capital Gains Exemptions August 19, 2022

What you need to know about the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemptions

As a small business owner, not only should you plan for your business but also your personal tax situation. Your business is a large part…

Tax
An image of two small business owners reviewing their bookkeeping records. August 5, 2022

Tips to Stay Organized with Your Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping may not always be at the top of your to-do list, but it is an important task to create a solid foundation for your…

Bookkeeping
An image of a stack of Canadian Cash July 22, 2022

How much cash on hand does your business need?

Most business owners would agree that having a cushion of cash on hand is essential for the health and longevity of their company. However, there…

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