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2024 CRA per-kilometer Allowance Rates

What is the 2024 CRA per-kilometer Allowance Rates?

2024 CRA per-kilometer allowance rates The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has adjusted the per-kilometer rates for vehicle allowances, varying by year and location. Here's a breakdown of the recent revisions: 2024 Automobile Allowance Rates: -…
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How to Claim Motor Vehicle Expenses for Your Business in Canada?

How to Claim Motor Vehicle Expenses for Your Business in Canada?

How to claim motor vehicle expenses for your business in Canada? If your business uses a vehicle to earn business income, you can deduct some or all of the related vehicle expenses. Entrepreneurs frequently ask…
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Canadian Tax Deadline Tips & Tricks: A Stress-Free Filing Season

Canadian Tax Deadlines Tips & Tricks: A Stress-Free Filing Season For business owners, it's especially crucial to stay organized and keep track of key dates to avoid costly penalties or fees. To help make tax…
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CPP and EI increases for 2024

2024 Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance rates CPP and EI have increased a lot over the last few years, specifically starting in 2019 when the government announced the new "enhanced' CPP rates. 2024 CPP…
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CRA interest on overdue taxes going to 10% in 2024

CRA going to 10% interest on overdue taxes Figuring out tax instalments and paying tax bills on time is confusing for many taxpayers. Getting it wrong is getting a lot more expensive as the interest…
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new trust reporting rules for 2023

New Trust Reporting Rules for 2023 T3 Returns

New Trust Reporting Rules for 2023 T3 Returns   UPDATE: Bare Trusts Exempt from 2023 Trust Reporting Requirements Overview of the 2023 Trust reporting rules The new trust reporting tax rules, announced in the 2018…
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Accelerated CCA

Immediate expensing ends December 31

Have you been putting off a major business purchase like equipment, machinery, a new car, or computer equipment? If at all possible, make your business purchases before December 31 because time is running out on…
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2023 EI Rate increases announced

On September 14, 2023, the Canadian Government announced a 3% increase in CPP premiums which makes Canada a little more expensive for average everyday workers, and 1.4X more expensive for their employers. Additionally, the maximum…
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Change to CEBA Loan Repayment Terms

UPDATE to the CEBA Loan repayment terms (Canada Emergency Business Account). On September 14, 2023, the Government of Canada announced changes to the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment terms. LET'S CHAT Here's a summary…
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Want to Keep the CRA Off Your Back? Outsourced Bookkeeping Can Keep You One Step Ahead

Oh, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - our beloved tax overlords. These fine folks have the critical job of ensuring we all play by the rules regarding taxes and business finances.   You know, the stuff…
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Canadian Federal Tax Budget for 2023

What the 2023 Canadian Federal Budget Means for You

Budget 2023 covers a wide range of topics, from healthcare to the new Employee Ownership Trust, increased Alternative Minimum Tax and a continued (and excessive) focus on climate change. There are even some conciliatory measures…
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Withholding Requirements for Tips & Gratuities: A Must-Read for Hospitality Business Owners

If you work in a restaurant, hair salon, hotel, or spa, you know that as a customer in Canada, it’s common to leave a gratuity for good service. However, for many businesses in this industry,…
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