HST & Sales Tax8 min read
How to Calculate and File Your HST Remittance in Canada
A step-by-step guide for incorporated small businesses: how GST/HST works, how to calculate net tax owing, when deadlines fall, and how to avoid penalties.
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Guides for Canadian
incorporated professionals.
Practical articles on HST remittance, T2 corporate tax, owner compensation, CRA deadlines, and bookkeeping — written by people who actually run a corporation.
Owner Compensation10 min read
Salary vs. Dividends from Your Corporation: The 2025 Tax Trade-off
The classic question for Canadian CCPC owners. We break down CPP implications, personal tax rates, corporate refundable tax, and when each approach makes sense.
Corporate Tax12 min read
T2 Corporate Tax Return: What Every Small Corporation Needs to Know
Filing deadlines, key schedules (GIFI 100/125), common deductions, and how to prepare your books so your T2 goes smoothly — with or without an accountant.
Deductions9 min read
30 Small Business Tax Deductions for Canadian Incorporated Professionals
Home office, vehicle expenses, phone, software subscriptions, professional development — a comprehensive list of what CRA-compliant deductions are available to CCPCs.
Compliance7 min read
Every CRA Deadline Your Corporation Faces — and What Happens If You Miss One
T2, T4/T4A/T5, HST quarterly remittances, payroll remittances, personal instalments — the full calendar with penalty rates for late filing.
Deductions5 min read
CRA Mileage Log Requirements 2025: What to Record and How
The CRA requires a logbook to claim vehicle expenses. Here's exactly what records to keep, the 2025 per-km rate, and what triggers an audit.