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Have a Spouse? Lower your tax bill!

There are a number of ways to lower your overall family taxes payable. One of the most common methods is to take advantage of the marginal tax rates by splitting income with your spouse (and other family members). The gist of this method is that income is shifted,...

Gifts to Spouse or Children

Unlike the US, Canada doesn’t impose a tax on gifts from one person to another. This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t tax consequences to gifts. The advice of a Chartered Professional Accountant can help you figure out the tax consequence of gifts so you can...

Foreign Dividend Income

Some foreign dividend income being withheld at 30% v.s. 15% Why are some foreign dividends subject to withholding tax at 30% v.s. 15%? Many types of U.S.-source income, including dividends, paid by a U.S. person to a foreign person are subject to a withholding tax of...

Foreign Asset Reporting System

CRA has developed a simplified foreign asset reporting system for persons owning less than $250,000 of a specified foreign property throughout the year. There is no change to the $100,000 threshold for reporting. This change is applicable to taxation years ending...

Cash Donations

CPA Help – Dividend or Salary Decision to Avoid CRA Audit Toronto Business owners often wonder whether they should pay themselves and family members a salary or dividends. Which is the most tax efficient? Does one risk a CRA Audit Toronto? A Chartered...

Capital Dividend Account

The capital dividend account (“CDA”) is calculated at a particular point of time, other than additions as a result of dispositions of good-will. The account is calculated for the period commencing with the first taxation year after the corporation last became a...
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ACCESSING THE SMALL BUSINESS DEDUCTION IN YOUR BUSINESS

The Small Business Deduction gives businesses a tax deduction on the first $500,000 of income. This saves an eligible corporation around up to $50,000 in income taxes. There are a number of conditions that have to be met to be eligible for this deduction.

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