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2M ago
Every small business owner in Canada must file an annual tax return. However, not everyone fulfills this obligation, which can lead to serious consequences. The Canadian tax system, governed by the Income Tax Act, imposes strict penalties on those who fail to comply with tax filing requirements. This includes not filing ..read more
FBC Blog
5M ago
As we wind down another challenging year of dealing with historic inflation, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, with profit margins tighter than ever, this is exactly the right time to take steps to minimize your tax burden. For incorporated businesses, this starts with understanding your ..read more
FBC Blog
5M ago
Unfortunately, when it comes to instalment payments, the answer to this question is not so cut and dry. Installment payments are typically calculated using your previous years’ net taxing owing. If your net tax owing was more than $3,000 ($1,800 for Quebec) for 2022, and in either 2021 or 2020, then ..read more
FBC Blog
5M ago
Ontario Budget 2024 Highlights On March 26, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Budget was released by Finance Minister Peter Behlenfalvy. The Budget is anticipated to result in deficit of $3 billion for 2023 – 2024, $9.8 billion for the 2024-2025 budget year, and $4.6 billion for the 2025-2026 year. No corporate or ..read more
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5M ago
Federal Budget 2024 Highlights On April 16, 2024, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the federal government’s budget titled “Fairness for Every Generation.” The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $39.8 billion 2024 – 2025 budget year, and $38.9 billion for 2025 – 2026. Here we ..read more
FBC Blog
6M ago
British Columbia Budget 2024 Highlights The 2024 British Columbia Budget was released by Finance Minister Katrine Conroy, on February 22, 2024. The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $5.9 billion for 2023 – 2024, and a deficit of $7.9 billion for the 2024-2025 budget year. No corporate or ..read more
FBC Blog
6M ago
Alberta Budget 2024 Highlights The 2024 Alberta Budget was delivered by Finance Minister Nate Horner, on February 29, 2024. The Budget is anticipated to result in surpluses of $5.2 billion for 2023 – 2024, then $367 million in the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, and $1.4 billion in the following year ..read more
FBC Blog
6M ago
Saskatchewan Budget 2024 Highlights The 2024 Saskatchewan Budget was delivered by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, on March 20, 2024. The Budget is anticipated to result in a deficit of $273.2 million for the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year. Here we’ll provide a summary of key highlights of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Provincial Budget ..read more
FBC Blog
6M ago
The Canadian government recently passed amendments to the rules related to annual trust filing, into legislation. Previously, some trusts didn’t have to file a yearly T3 (Trust Income Tax and Information Return). The new filing rules require that almost all private trusts, including bare trusts will now need to file ..read more
FBC Blog
6M ago
In an attempt to save money, small business owners often ask, “Can I do my own corporate taxes?” Our answer is: “Yes, of course you can!” However, it’s important to know what you are getting yourself into because DIY business tax filing can end up costing far more than hiring ..read more