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Resources for Canadian business owners.

Practical guides, tax tips, and bookkeeping insights — updated for 2026 and written in plain language.

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Payroll

T4 vs T4A in Canada (2026): Which Slip to Issue and the Contractor Classification Trap

Issue the wrong slip and the CRA can reclassify your contractor as an employee — back-dated CPP, EI, penalties, and interest. We have seen $40,000 reassessments from one misclassified worker over three years.

May 19, 2026Read more
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Tax

GST/HST Registration for Canadian Small Business: $30,000 Threshold, BC PST, and How to Register

The $30,000 threshold is the most misunderstood number in Canadian small business tax. Cross it without realising and the CRA wants every dollar of GST you should have charged. Here is exactly when you must register, when voluntary registration pays.

May 12, 2026Read more
BC small business owner comparing sole proprietor and incorporation paths — Vancouver coastal backdrop, calm professional setting
Guide

Incorporation vs Sole Proprietor in BC (2026): Tax, Cost, and When to Make the Switch

Incorporating in BC costs about $350 to register and $1,500–$3,000 a year to maintain. The tax savings only outweigh the cost above $80,000–$120,000 of net business income. Here is the no-lawyer-speak comparison so you can decide which structure actually fits your business.

May 5, 2026Read more
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CFO

Fractional CFO in Canada: What They Do, BC Pricing, and When to Hire One

A fractional CFO costs $2,500–$8,000/month in BC and replaces 80% of the value of a $250k full-time CFO for businesses under $20M revenue. Here is when to hire one, what they own, and what to ask before you sign the engagement letter.

April 3, 2026Read more
Canadian small business owner reviewing bookkeeping software dashboard with QBO, GST, and reconciliation reports on a laptop
Guide

Small Business Bookkeeping in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide

Most Canadian small businesses lose 20+ hours a year to messy books and miss deductions worth several times that. Here is the 2026 playbook — software picks, what to track, when to hire help, and what professional bookkeeping costs.

March 15, 2026Read more
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Tax

GST/PST Filing Deadlines 2026: What Canadian Businesses Need to Know

Missing a filing deadline in Canada does not just mean a slap on the wrist.

March 8, 2026Read more
Canadian employer reviewing CRA payroll remittance voucher (PD7A) and 2026 deduction tables on a desk
Payroll

CRA Remittances Guide 2026: Schedule, Voucher, and Penalties for Canadian Employers

Every Canadian employer who hands out a paycheque becomes a tax collector for the CRA. This is the plain-English guide to what to remit, when, how to use the PD7A voucher, and the penalty schedule you do not want to learn the hard way.

February 28, 2026Read more

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