Tax considerations for e-commerce business owners
Tax considerations for e-commerce business owners E-commerce businesses are becoming more and more popular with every year and many Canadians have deciding to forego the brick-and-mortar business plan for one that allows them to stay at home and online. But there may be tax considerations to think about when running an e-commerce business. Here […]
What’s a TSFA account?
A TSFA account (Tax-free Savings Account) is a government-sponsored investment account that was introduced in 2009 as a way to encourage Canadians to save for their retirements. For many people, a TSFA is a simple, little bank account where you can store away some money and not pay any taxes on it. You collect the […]
Top Considerations for Small Business Financial Planning
Small business owners have many things to consider when running a successful company. They have to deal with overhead, staffing, marketing, and the general day-to-day operations. There are a lot of tasks and they end up wearing many different hats to succeed. Financial planning isn’t something they should try to do by themselves. With so […]
Tips on tracking business expenses
Even though tax season is a distant memory, business owners all over the Lower Mainland should be saying the same thing: “I need to start tracking my business expenses better than last year.” If you’ve ever lost a business receipt, or spent far too much time trying to track down your credit card charges, here […]
What you should know about rental property tax deductions in BC
If you are renting property in British Columbia, whether that is a separate property or one or more rooms in your home, there are many expenses that can be deducted when doing your personal tax planning and calculating your rental income. Some of the basic expenses you can claim are: • Mortgage interest • Property […]
Primary Types of Financial Planning
Financial planning is a critical service offered by accountants for both business and personal clients. Making an effective financial plan can help set goals and get the client ready for the future. Here are the three primary types of financial planning: Short-term This is the financial plan that sets out the goals and strategies for […]
