Why consider Salary over Dividends in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)

Considerations in paying salary versus dividends in a Canadian controlled private corporation

Why consider Dividends over Salary in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC).

Things to consider when choosing between Dividends and Salary when you run small business

Claiming Mileage if you are Self Employed

Tips for deducting mileage expenses when you are self employed

Claiming Mileage as an employee in Canada? Here are some helpful tips.

Top tips for claiming mileage as an employee

Do you have Pension Income to Split with your Spouse? Here are some helpful tips.

Pension income that qualifies for splitting and how to split pension income

Medical Expenses - how to claim them on your Canadian tax return.

When you are claiming medical expenses, there’s a lot to consider - read this to find out more about deductible medical expenses

Stephen Aubert CPANovember 21, 2023Stephen Aubert CPA, Professional Corporation

Medical expenses being reviewed by the CRA? Here are some tips.

Being reviewed by the CRA for medical expenses is no fun. Follow these tips to make sure you get the deduction, and it sticks!

Quick Method of Accounting for GST/HST

Every once in a while, a solution becomes available that not only makes your life easier, but it also saves you money. The CRA is generally not central to the notion of making your life easier …

Stephen Aubert CPADecember 12, 2022

New process for authorizing representatives for business clients using the Business Consent Service in EFILE

Are you a business owner and you need to grant access to your CRA accounts? The process to grant access is changing.

Stephen Aubert CPAOctober 12, 2022

Must-Know Tips for Investing in Your First Rental Property

Guest Blog - Alyssa Strickland
If you’re looking to invest in your long-term financial security and generate monthly income, investing in a rental property is one of the most tried-and-true methods of doing so.

Stephen Aubert CPAMarch 8, 2022Rental property, investing, accounting

You’ve been named Executor or Estate Trustee - now what?

People are saving more than ever and have various Registered Savings Plans (like RRSPs, RIFFs and TFSAs) and other investments (stocks, bonds and real estate). Even the simplest estates are beyond the expertise of someone who is not a professional accountant or lawyer.

Selling Real Estate? What I Learned about deposits last week.

If the buyer fails to, or decides not to, submit the deposit, the offer falls apart because the signed contract without the deposit was never a fully executed agreement to begin with. The contract didn't materialize completely by just the two parties signing.

Stephen Aubert CPAMarch 19, 2021

The Next Tax Bracket - Terrifying? Or Not So Much?

So, you’ve recently been promoted, and you are finally getting that well-deserved raise that you’ve been wanting. Then, somewhere in the depths of your memory, you recall these things called “tax brackets”. Maybe… just maybe, this raise is going to increase your tax burden…

Stephen Aubert CPANovember 14, 2019taxes, tax bracket, promotion, finances, accountingComment