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Why is Good Bookkeeping Important?

By , On , In Corporate Accounting

You have taken the plunge and started a business or are considering starting a business. At this point, you should seriously consider how your business’s bookkeeping will be accomplished. There are two options for this: Hire a bookkeeper/accountant Do it…

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In-Home Daycare Centres and Taxes

By , On , In Personal Accounting

Running a home daycare is a common business. When it comes time to complete your taxes, there are certain guidelines and rules that should be followed in terms of reporting the income from your daycare. The first distinction you must…

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Do I Need a Holding Company?

By , On , In General Business

This is a question faced by many owners of a corporation which is carrying on an active business. First off, let’s address the basic concepts. A holding company is a legal corporation which owns the shares of the business corporation…

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How do I Incorporate my Business?

By , On , In Corporate Accounting

If you have grown your business to the point where you would like to incorporate it or if you would like to create a new corporation for tax planning purposes, the actual mechanical process of incorporating a business is not…

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When are tax years closed?

By , On , In Personal Accounting

Many taxpayers wonder when their tax returns can be no longer re-assessed or audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In other words, the taxpayer is home-free and the tax years closed– although there are always exceptions to a rule,…

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