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Update: The federal government has announced that it will be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Affected Canadian workers in designated lockdown regions can now apply for CWLB starting December 30th, 2021. Please see below for more details and eligibility criteria. For more information, please read our new blog “New and Extended … Read more

Are You Overpaying Your Business Taxes? Here’s How to Tell Most Canadian small business owners assume their taxes are done right. But overpaying is surprisingly common, and it quietly costs you thousands every year. Here’s how to spot it and what to do about it. You work hard to build your business. You track your … Read more

Saskatchewan Budget 2026: 5 Things You May Actually Care About Saskatchewan’s 2026 budget is out. And like most government budgets, it’s filled with technical language that doesn’t always translate into day-to-day decisions for small business owners, farmers, and families. So instead of breaking down everything, here are five updates that may actually matter for your … Read more

Ontario Budget 2026: What It Means for Business Owners, Farmers, and Families  Ontario’s 2026 budget is out, and while there are not sweeping tax changes across the board, there is one update that stands out right away: a proposed reduction in the small business tax rate.  Beyond that headline, the broader story is about economic growth, … Read more

Manitoba Budget 2026: What It Means for Business Owners, Farmers, and Families Manitoba’s 2026 budget is out. And if you were expecting major tax changes, there aren’t many. Instead, this is a steady, support-focused budget — with continued advantages for small businesses, ongoing support for agriculture, and a few incremental affordability measures for households. Here’s what actually … Read more

A recent Canadian tax case shows how weak records can expose businesses to reassessments, penalties, and major tax surprises. Many business owners think of bookkeeping as a routine administrative task. Something to tidy up before tax season. But a recent Tax Court of Canada case shows how weak records can quickly turn into a serious tax problem.  … Read more

What Your Accountant Wishes You’d Bring to Your Tax Appointment Tax season has a way of creeping up on business owners. Between managing operations, watching input costs, planning for weather, and thinking about the year ahead, organizing tax documents can feel like one more task on an already full plate. But here’s what many business … Read more

Alberta Budget 2026: No Tax Rate Changes — But Several Costs Are Rising  Alberta’s 2026 budget is officially out and if you were bracing for a major income tax shift, you can relax.  Corporate and personal income tax rates remain unchanged, but that doesn’t mean nothing changed.  Several targeted measures will affect how families and businesses budget over the next … Read more

BC Budget 2026: What It Actually Means for Business Owners and Families British Columbia’s 2026 budget is officially out. And while there weren’t any dramatic, headline-grabbing tax shocks, there are several changes that could quietly impact your costs, your planning, and your long-term tax picture. Here’s the plain-English version of what matters and what you … Read more

Understanding the Statement of Remuneration (T4): What It Is and Why It Matters As tax season approaches, one document plays a central role for both employers and employees: the Statement of Remuneration Paid, more commonly known as the T4. While it’s a familiar form, the T4 often raises questions — especially for business owners managing … Read more