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Plain-English guides on Canadian tax, small business, RRSP, and corporate strategies

Ontario

Tax Accountant for Ontario Small Corporations

Corporate tax (T2), HST, CCPC optimization, salary vs dividend, and holding company setup — virtual sessions for Ontario business owners.

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Alberta

Tax Accountant for Alberta Small Corporations

Alberta's 11% CCPC rate is the lowest in Canada. T2 filing, GST, incorporation planning, and holdco structure for Alberta businesses.

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British Columbia

Tax Accountant for BC Small Corporations

BC's separate PST, BCEHT, high personal rates — and a competitive 11% CCPC rate. Virtual tax advisor for BC incorporated businesses.

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Corporate

Holding Company in Canada — Tax Benefits, How It Works & When to Use One

Tax-free intercorporate dividends, creditor protection, LCGE preservation, and how to know if a holdco makes sense for your business.

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Corporate

Shareholder Loans in Canada — CRA Rules, Repayment & Tax Traps

The one-year repayment rule, when a shareholder loan becomes taxable income, prescribed interest rates, and how to avoid costly CRA reassessments.

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Corporate

T2 Corporate Tax Return Canada 2026 — Deadlines, Rules & How to File

Every corporation must file a T2 — even with zero income. Filing deadlines, late penalties, what schedules are required, and how to pay corporate tax.

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Corporate

When to Register for GST/HST in Canada — The $30,000 Rule

Mandatory vs voluntary registration, what counts toward the $30,000 threshold, rates by province, and the Quick Method for small businesses.

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Personal Tax

How to File Taxes in Canada 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide

Deadlines, free NETFILE software, what T slips you need, and how to get your refund in 2 weeks. Complete guide for employees and self-employed.

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Benefits

Canada Child Benefit 2026 — Amounts, Eligibility & Payment Dates

CCB amounts up to $7,787 per child under 6. Payment dates, how CCB is calculated, eligibility rules, and how to apply for new parents.

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Personal Tax

Crypto Tax Canada 2026 — How CRA Taxes Cryptocurrency

Capital gains vs business income, what triggers a taxable event, how to calculate ACB, staking and DeFi, and what records CRA requires.

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Benefits

Ontario Trillium Benefit 2026 — Amounts, Eligibility & Payment Dates

OTB combines three Ontario credits — energy, property tax, and sales tax. How much you get, payment dates, and how to claim it on your return.

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RRSP & TFSA

TFSA Contribution Limit 2026 — Room, Rules & How to Check

TFSA limit is $7,000 for 2026. Total cumulative room is $109,000 if you've never contributed. Learn how to check your personal room and avoid penalties.

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RRSP & TFSA

RRSP Contribution Limit 2026 — How Much Can You Contribute?

RRSP limit is 18% of 2025 earned income up to $32,490. How to find your exact room, use carry-forward, and maximize your tax deduction.

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Work From Home

Home Office Deduction Canada 2026 — Employees & Self-Employed

How to claim home office expenses in Canada. T2200 rules for employees, self-employed deductions, eligible expenses, and how to calculate your workspace percentage.

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Small Business

Small Business Tax Deductions in Canada 2025

A complete guide to every deduction available to Canadian small business owners — home office, vehicle, meals, and more.

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Personal Tax

TFSA vs RRSP Canada 2026 — Which Is Better?

Complete 2026 guide to TFSA vs RRSP. Find out which account saves you more tax based on your income and goals.

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Personal Tax

RRSP vs TFSA Canada 2025 — Which Is Better?

Understand the key differences between RRSP and TFSA, and which account makes more sense for your income level.

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Corporate

How to Incorporate a Small Business in Canada 2026

Step-by-step guide to federal and provincial incorporation, costs, and whether it makes sense for your business.

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Corporate

Corporate Tax Rate in Canada 2026

Federal and provincial corporate tax rates for all provinces. CCPC small business deduction rates explained.

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Corporate

Salary vs Dividend Canada 2026 — What to Pay Yourself

Compare the tax impact of paying yourself a salary versus dividends from your Canadian corporation.

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Corporate

How to Pay Yourself From a Corporation in Canada 2026

All the ways to extract money from your corporation — salary, dividends, loans, and management fees.

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Corporate

Year-End Corporate Tax Planning Canada 2026

Key strategies every CCPC owner should action before fiscal year-end — bonus timing, CCA, salary vs dividend, and more.

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Corporate

Small Business Deduction Canada 2026

How the Small Business Deduction reduces your CCPC's federal tax rate to 9% on the first $500,000 of active income.

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Personal Tax

Capital Gains Tax in Canada 2026 — Complete Guide

How capital gains tax works in Canada. Inclusion rate, principal residence exemption, crypto, stocks, and how to report on your T1 return.

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Personal Tax

How to Set Up CRA My Account in Canada 2026

Step-by-step guide to register for CRA My Account. View RRSP room, TFSA room, NOA, set up direct deposit, and go paperless.

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RRSP & TFSA

RRSP vs TFSA Deadline 2026 — Cutoff Dates, Limits & Which to Choose

RRSP deadline is March 2, 2026. TFSA has no deadline. Exact contribution limits, cutoff dates, and which account saves you more tax.

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Tax Rates

Tax Brackets Canada 2026 — Federal and Provincial Rates

Complete Canadian tax brackets for 2026. Federal rates plus all 13 provinces and territories. Find your marginal tax rate and how to reduce it.

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Tax Slips

T4 vs T4A Canada — What's the Difference?

T4 is for employees. T4A is for contractors, pensioners, and other income. Plain-English guide to who gets which slip and how to report each one.

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