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What Truckers Need to Know About the CRA’s T4A Reporting Crackdown

January 22, 2026 95 Reads 4 minute read

If you run a small fleet or trucking business and hire other incorporated truckers to help carry the load, there’s a big CRA change you need to know of that affects how you handle T4A slips and report payments for subcontracted services. TLDR: The bottom...

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What You Need in a 2026/2027 Tax Accountant

December 9, 2025 248 Reads 7 minute read

Tax laws change every year but 2026 is shaping up to be more than just another filing season. Tax specialists are pushing harder into AI, data analytics, and digital filing. In Canada for example, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is preparing automatic filing options for...

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Here’s What You Need to Know About CRA’s Expanding Audit Powers

November 10, 2025 328 Reads 3 minute read

2025 Update for Taxpayers and Representatives Businesses and taxpayers across Canada need to take note. The federal government is moving ahead with proposals that would significantly strengthen the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) audit powers. While these changes are still in draft form, the tone is...

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A Roundup of What to Be Aware of During the 2025/26 Tax Season

October 20, 2025 1,156 Reads 6 minute read

We’ve put together a roundup of key 2025/2026 tax updates because as tax season approaches both individuals and small business owners in Ontario and across Canada are starting to organize their paperwork and assess what might be different this year. By understanding what’s changed in...

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How Professional Accounting Services Can Maximize Your Savings

March 6, 2025 721 Reads 3 minute read

Professional Accounting Services Saves You Money Hiring professional accounting services saves you money by uncovering opportunities you may overlook. These experts understand Canada’s complex tax laws and financial regulations, and ensure you keep more of your hard-earned income. Today’s young Canadians – especially those aged...

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Is CERB Considered Taxable Income?

September 17, 2020 2,780 Reads 3 minute read

If you have been receiving the CERB payment you’re going to have to pay taxes on it. CERB is considered a source of income. The Government of Canada introduced CERB during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CERB stands for Canada Emergency Response Benefit. This benefit allowed...

What’s The Difference Between Accounting & Bookkeeping?

June 29, 2020 3,352 Reads 5 minute read

Two of the most important functions for any business are accounting and bookkeeping. Both accounting and bookkeeping are designed to work with financial data and generate reports pertaining to financial transactions. While these two functions are somewhat similar, there are many differences between the terms...

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Overlooked Expenses An Ontario Business Can Write-off

March 26, 2020 2,882 Reads 5 minute read

There are a wide array of expenses that you can write off on your business taxes, many of which you probably unaware of. If you own a small business in Ontario, you likely have a strict budget that you’re attempting to stay under while also...

Preparing personal income taxes

Read This FAQ Before Filing Your Ontario Income Taxes

February 24, 2020 2,554 Reads 5 minute read

Before filing your taxes in any given year, you’ll want to be aware of your options and limitations. This document provides a clear guideline and answers the common questions that people who are ready to file their taxes are asking. What Is the Due Date...

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