by mrtaxes | Jan 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
New Year’s resolutions have always been a way to take a mental benchmark what’s truly important in our lives, allowing us to reflect on the years behind us, as well as plan for the year ahead. If a global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we...
by mrtaxes | Mar 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you have a September 30 corporate year end your return is due by Midnight March 31 (This Tuesday). Don’t panic as we can help file on time. This strategy will allow you to participate in the August 31 deadline to pay balances without penalty. The CRA has not...
by mrtaxes | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Although there are many risks to being self-employed, it also comes with many benefits. We’re sure that you have already considered the risks – unstable income, lack of benefits, etc., but we want to reveal the extensive benefits that are available to help you...
by mrtaxes | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS THE HOME BUYERS’ PLAN? The Home Buyers’ Plan is offered by the Canada Revenue Agency that allows individuals who are purchasing their home for the first time to withdraw $35,000 from their RRSP tax-free to help pay for the down payment on the home. For people...
by mrtaxes | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS LIFE INSURANCE? A life insurance policy provides a designated beneficiary with a lump-sum, tax-free sum of money when you have passed away. There are two different types of life insurance – term and permanent. Term life insurance provides the payout benefit if...
by mrtaxes | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
We don’t mean to be biased because we are accountants, but it’s the truth. If you have a car, you hire a mechanic. If you have teeth problems, you see a dentist. Likewise, business owners should hire an accountant to help with their bookkeeping and tax work....
by mrtaxes | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS A TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT (TFSA)? Starting at the age of 18, all Canadians with a valid SIN number can open and contribute to a TFSA. Any amount added to the account and income gained is tax-free, but contributions are not income tax deductible (unlike...
by mrtaxes | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
You finally made up your mind. You’re going to enter a franchising agreement and own your own business. But that is a lot to take on, and you’re probably going to doubt yourself. Several times. But you can relax, as we have compiled the best advice to ensure that your...
by mrtaxes | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS FINANCIAL PLANNING? Financial planning involves looking at your current and projected future income in combination with your current and future financial goals to develop a strategy to effectively allocate your cash flows. This plan incorporates your financial...
by mrtaxes | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
We all want to increase our wealth, yet somehow giving up lattes and eating out never seems to last more than a month. Eventually we realize that the saving tips provided by endless books and websites are simply ineffective and we revert to our old ways of spending....
