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Canadian Tax Blog

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

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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