Business & Corporate Tax Archives

Are Website Costs Tax Deductible?

E commerce has taken the business world by storm. It is evident that creating a website is an ingredient to building a successful business. Learn how building your small business website can reduce your taxes.

Are Meal Allowances Tax Deductible On Business Travels

Are you an employer who is wondering if meal allowances are tax-deductible? Better yet, are you an employee who is required to travel for work? Is your meal allowance tax-free? Learn the benefits and regulations towards food and meal taxes while traveling. Take a bite out of this week’s Tax Tip.

5 Tax Scams Small Business Owners Should Know

Every small business owner should beware of the tax frauds that are preying on their business. Tax scams are the demise of many small businesses and can lead to criminal investigations on tax evasion, identity theft, and much more. Find out the 5 tax scams that every small business owner should know.

How Corporations are Taxed on Dividends Received

In this blog, I will explain how corporations are taxed on dividends received.

2014 Year End Tax Tips for Business Owners

As part of our ongoing efforts to better engage and provide value to our clients, we regularly conduct informational tax webinars. Our webinar on February 20, 2015 focused on year end tax tips for business owners. Some of the topics covered in this webinar included:

Organize Your Finances through Wave Accounting

As a small business owner, you always have countless to-dos on your plate. Unfortunately, sometimes critical tasks like accounting end up getting neglected — leading to a mad dash come tax time. Fortunately, with new apps in the marketplace, like the free accounting and invoicing app Wave, you don’t need to devote hours to staying … Continue reading

Tax Implications of Mergers in Canada

Tax Implications of Mergers Mergers and amalgamations encompass a broad range of transactions. Their tax issues vary depending on a number of factors, including: whether the target company is public or private, whether the target is a resident or non-resident of Canada, impact of the year-end of both companies, application of capital and non-capital losses, … Continue reading

Year-End Tax Tips for 2014

Tax management is very critical, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. This article provides many year-end tax tips for 2014 that you can take advantage of to save your business more money. 1) Withdraw funds from your corporation in a Tax-effective manner: Salary and/or Dividends Pay Salary /Bonus from the corporation: Advantages Salary/bonus constitutes as … Continue reading

Management Fees vs. Salary from Your Corporation

Are you an incorporated business owner? Have you wondered about paying yourself management fees or a salary? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you! I will discuss the pros and cons of management fees and salary.

Deducting client meals and entertainment expenses.

Did you know that you can deduct meals and entertainment for clients from your business income? Find out the activities you can deduct to help save you money.

Saving Tax on Life Insurance Premiums

Tax Treatment of Life Insurance Premiums Normally, life insurance premiums are not deductible by individuals or corporations for tax purposes. However, there are a few exceptions which are discussed below. Life Insurance Policy Used as Collateral for Loan Life insurance premiums (or a portion of it) may be tax deductible if the policy is required … Continue reading

Do I Have to Pay Tax on a Company Car?

A common trend among many small business owners is having a company car. What a lot of small business owners do not realize is that if they make their car accessible to employees then they may have to pay additional taxes. Some applicable taxes that are levied are standby charges, operating cost benefits, taxable automobile … Continue reading

How to Provide Funding for Your Startup Business

When you have a new business venture it can be difficult generating cash and capital. Luckily for you, there are a few options. The first option is through a shareholder loan, these loans can be repaid to you tax-free. The second option is generating capital by issuing shares.

Tax Implications of Selling a Dental Practice in Ontario

Are you a dentist with a practice? If you are, you know there are few harder decisions than selling your business. After all, you have put your money and effort into building your reputation. There are also complications involving sales, such as finding a buyer and minimizing tax. Dentists simply cannot afford to sell without … Continue reading

Discover the Tax Benefits of a Holding Company

Are you wondering what are the tax benefits of a holding company? Setting up a holding company can provide you with some benefits. The first is that it provides creditor proof. The second benefit is that the holding company can be used for income splitting purposes thus reducing your overall tax liability.

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