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Made a Mistake on Your Taxes? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New CRA Voluntary Disclosures Program Read our updated blog for additional details on the changes, including how it contrasts with the…

CRA audits are on the rise—and they're more complex and costly than ever. For Canadian business owners, accountants, and especially those in high-risk industries like construction and real estate development, preparing for the unexpected is…

Wagepoint Feature Appearance: 8 Must-Ask Questions When Assessing Your Current Payroll Solution We’re thrilled to share that Clayton Achen — founder and partner at Achen Henderson — has been featured in a special blog post…

How Can I Simplify Payroll for My Canadian Business?  If you’re like many entrepreneurs, managing payroll probably isn’t the reason you started your business — but it quickly becomes one of the most time-consuming and…

What To Do When Someone Dies: Online CRA Hub Dealing with the death of someone close is one of the most emotionally challenging and overwhelming experiences anyone can face. On top of the grief, there’s…

Helping Your Kids Get Ahead: Make Tax Literacy a Life Skill As the school year kicks off, many families focus on classroom supplies and new routines—but one of the most valuable lessons your child can…

Employee Loans - What Employers Need to Know  If you’re an employer offering small, short-term loans to your team—or an employee who’s received one—there’s some good news from the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) that could…

Simplified Method for Claiming Meal and Vehicle Travel Expenses When it comes to claiming travel expenses on your taxes, the process doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you’re moving, or traveling for medical reasons, there…

How to write off my vehicle in my small business? As we head into 2025, there are a few updates around vehicle-related deductions and benefit rates that could impact your business. The federal government has…

Want to Keep Getting CRA Mail on Paper but Don’t Use My Business Account? Here’s How The CRA is switching all businesses to online mail by default starting May 12 (new accounts) and June 16…

Great News: Extra Time to Make Charitable Donations for Your 2024 Taxes If you’re planning to make a charitable donation and want to claim it on your 2024 personal tax return, you now have more…

CRA Announces Temporary Penalty Relief for Taxpayers Amid Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Delay The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced penalty and interest relief measures in response to the deferred implementation of the capital gains…