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As part of our ongoing effort to support new and small business owners, we regularly publish articles that aim to resolve common questions and problems.

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Top 10 Tax Write-Offs for Canadian Small Businesses

The top 10 tax write-offs every Canadian small business owner should know to save money and avoid overpaying the CRA.
Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA

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2026 Tax Deadlines Canada: When Are Corporate and Personal Taxes Due?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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2025 Tax Deadlines Canada: When Are Corporate and Personal Taxes Due?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Ownr Review: Easily Incorporate a Business in Canada with Ownr

Building a Business
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How Much Will Bookkeeping and Accounting Cost for My Small Business?

Accounting
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Shareholder Loan: Understand it and Avoid Trouble with the CRA

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Should I Incorporate? The Pros and Cons of Incorporating your Business

Building a Business
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Employee Gifts - Tax Implications of Giving Gifts to Staff

Payroll
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Salary Vs. Dividends: How to Pay Yourself from Your Corporation

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Holding Company in Canada: What is it for?

Corporate Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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CEBA Loan Repayment Deadline and Guide

Finance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How Personal Taxes Work in Canada

Personal Tax
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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How to use the CRA My Business Account

Compliance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Canadian Small Business Bookkeeping Guide

Bookkeeping
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Free Bookkeeping Template - Bookkeeping in Excel or Google Sheets

Bookkeeping
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA
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Payment Methods for Small Businesses in Canada

Finance
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Paul Sharpe, CPA, CA

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Bookkeeping

How to Process a Refund in ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Learn how to process refunds in ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï with ease to ensure tidy bookkeeping!

Bookkeeping

½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Bank Feeds and Multiple Financial Institutions

Struggling with ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï bank feeds? Learn how to connect multiple banks in ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï effortlessly and simplify your accounting.

Bookkeeping

What's a Bank Reconciliation?

What’s a bank reconciliation and why is it important? We’ll cover these and why the bank might not reconcile in ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï and how to figure out what went wrong.

Accounting

What is a Chart of Accounts?

If you’ve made it to this page, I’m sure many of you are often wondering…"What is a Chart of Accounts?" and "What do the account numbers even mean?" Well fret not, because today is your lucky day! Let me be your guide in this mysterious land.

Sales Taxes

Top 10 Reasons for Opting Into the GST Today

If you are on the fence about finally registering for GST, here are 10 reasons (some serious) that you’ll want to without delay.

Accounting

New Financial Statement Compilation Engagement Standards (CSRS 4200)

Coming soon (December 2021), your Notice to Reader financial statements will undergo some pretty significant changes. This article will explain those changes and what it means to you as a business owner.

Payroll

How to Change Payroll Frequency

Learn how to change payroll frequency seamlessly! Our guide covers steps to ensure a smooth transition, reduce errors, and keep your employees informed.

Payroll

How to run an Off-cycle or Manual pay in Wagepoint

Every now and then you’ll need to run a payroll that goes outside your regularly scheduled programming. This is referred to as an off-cycle payroll. Whether you’re paying bonuses or an employee’s final pay, here is how to do it in Wagepoint!

Bookkeeping

8 Questions to Ask an Outsourced Bookkeeper

Finding the right bookkeeper can be a challenge. Make sure you ask the tough questions to ensure you get the best service.

Who’s that girl? It’s Kate!

Let’s introduce to you one of our bookkeepers who definitely ups the Avalon badass score, Kate! Kate is our first choice of getaway driver and another one of our dazzling bookkeepers.

Avalon

Not Just a Great Haircut: Meet Joe

Joe is Co-Chief of Buffoonery and half of the duo that heads the helm of the Avalon ship.

Avalon

Ki-ki-ki-Kiraaa: Meet Kira

Let‘s introduce you to our chipper, quick-witted and eager-to-help bookkeeper Kira!