Self-Employed, Accounting and Taxes Archives

  • 09
  • Feb2024

Bookkeeping, what information to provide and keep

Bookkeeping, what information to provide and keep

Bookkeeping is essential for maintaining accurate financial records for your business. Here’s a general guideline on the information you should provide and keep: Business Transactions: Record all financial transactions related to your business. This includes sales, purchases, expenses, and any other financial activities. Sales Records: Keep detailed records of all sales transactions. This includes invoices […]

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  • 07
  • Feb2024

When do I have to register for the TPS TVQ files ?

When do I have to register for the TPS TVQ files ?

If you are a business with sales exceeding a certain threshold, you are required to register for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Quebec Sales Tax (QST), which are commonly referred to as TPS (Taxe sur les produits et services) and TVQ (Taxe de vente du Québec) respectively. Registration for these taxes depends […]

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  • 07
  • Feb2024

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses refer to expenditures that can be deducted or claimed as tax credits by individuals or businesses to reduce their taxable income. These expenses are typically incurred for the purpose of earning income or carrying on a business. Here’s an overview of some common eligible expenses in Canada for individuals and businesses: It’s important […]

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  • 07
  • Feb2024

Demonstration of the calculation of taxes and contributions

Demonstration of the calculation of taxes and contributions

Let’s walk through a demonstration of how taxes and contributions are calculated for a Canadian corporation based on its income statement. For simplicity, we’ll use fictional numbers and assume the corporation is subject to the federal corporate income tax rate and relevant provincial tax rates. Here’s a sample income statement for our fictive corporation: Revenue: […]

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  • 07
  • Feb2024

Presentation and explanation of the “Income Statement”, the cornerstone of taxation

Presentation and explanation of the “Income Statement”, the cornerstone of taxation

In Canada, the Income Statement, also known as the Statement of Comprehensive Income for corporations, is a critical financial document used for both financial reporting and taxation purposes. Here’s a presentation and explanation of the Income Statement, highlighting its significance in Canadian taxation: Presentation: The Income Statement is typically presented as one of the key […]

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  • 10
  • Aug2018

Tax – Gifts, Meals and Entertainments

Tax – Gifts, Meals and Entertainments

Do you see the importance to offer a present which will return your happy employee? Create a feeling of belongings, increase the motivation in the workplace? Presents are deductible up to 500 $ Your company can deduct up to 500 $ a person (by nobody).  Deduct 100 % of your presents, which will reduce your […]

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  • 20
  • Jul2018

9 tips to start your business

9 tips to start your business

Do you want to start your own business? But, You do not know how? Read this article to give you some solutions.  Tip 1: Do what you like The greatest source of inspiration for an entrepreneur is doing what you love every day.  If you do, what you love, it is certain that you will […]

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