Tax Resources & Tools

Corporate Tax Deductions

Home Office Deductions That Actually Work

Look, CRA's gotten pretty picky about home office claims. You can't just claim half your mortgage because you've got a laptop. Let me show you what actually flies...

Nov 15, 2025 Read More →

Bookkeeping

Stop Losing Receipts (Seriously, Just Stop)

Every year, same story - shoebox full of faded receipts, half of them illegible. There's like a dozen apps now that'll snap pics of your receipts. Takes 5 seconds...

Nov 10, 2025 Read More →

Payroll

Payroll Remittances: Don't Be Late

CRA doesn't mess around with payroll remittances. They want their money on time, every time. Miss a payment and you're looking at penalties that compound fast...

Nov 5, 2025 Read More →

Incorporation

When Should You Actually Incorporate?

Everyone wants to know if they should incorporate. The answer? It depends. Yeah, I know that's annoying, but hear me out - there's a sweet spot where it makes sense...

Oct 28, 2025 Read More →

GST/HST

Input Tax Credits You're Probably Missing

Most folks claim the obvious stuff - rent, supplies, whatever. But there's usually money left on the table. Things like that conference you went to, those client lunches...

Oct 22, 2025 Read More →

Year-End Planning

Last-Minute Year-End Tax Moves

December's almost here and you're thinking about taxes? Okay, we can still do some damage control. Here's what you can pull off before the clock runs out...

Oct 18, 2025 Read More →

GST/HST Calculator

Quick calculator to figure out GST/HST on transactions. Pick your province and we'll use the right rate.

Province

Amount (Before Tax)

Corporate Tax Estimator

Rough estimate of your corporate tax liability. Remember, this is just a ballpark - actual numbers depend on your specific situation.

Taxable Income

Business Type

RRSP Contribution Calculator

Figure out how much you can contribute to your RRSP and what kind of tax refund you might see.

Annual Income

Contribution Amount

Payroll Cost Calculator

The real cost of an employee isn't just their salary. Let's see what you're actually paying once CPP and EI kick in.

Annual Salary

Province

2025/2026 Key Tax Deadlines

Missing these dates can cost you. Set up reminders, put them in your calendar, tattoo them on your arm - whatever works for you.

Payroll Remittances

15th of Month

CPP, EI, and income tax deductions from the previous month. If you're a small remitter, you might be quarterly - check your CRA letter to be sure.

GST/HST Filing (Monthly)

End of Month

If you're on monthly filing (usually means you're getting big GST refunds), your return's due by the end of the month following the reporting period.

GST/HST Filing (Quarterly)

One Month After Quarter

Most small businesses file quarterly. Q1 (Jan-Mar) due April 30, Q2 (Apr-Jun) due July 31, Q3 (Jul-Sep) due Oct 31, Q4 (Oct-Dec) due Jan 31.

Corporate Tax Installments

Last Day of Quarter

If you owe more than $3,000 in corporate taxes, you'll need to pay installments. Due dates: March 31, June 30, Sept 30, Dec 31.

T4 Slips

Feb 28, 2026

Get those T4s to your employees by the end of February. You also need to file your T4 Summary with CRA by the same date.

Personal Tax Returns

April 30, 2026

Personal returns for most folks. Self-employed? You get till June 15 to file, but any balance owing is still due April 30.

Corporate Tax Returns

6 Months After Year-End

Your T2 is due 6 months after your fiscal year-end. Payment's due 2-3 months after year-end depending on your CCPC status.

GST/HST Annual Filing

3 Months After Year-End

If you're on annual filing (usually smaller businesses), your return's due three months after your fiscal year-end.

Pro Tip: When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. But don't count on it - file early and save yourself the stress.

Need help staying on track? We send our clients deadline reminders throughout the year. One less thing to worry about.

T2 Corporate Tax Return

CRA Form | PDF

Main corporate income tax return form. You'll need this along with all the schedules that apply to your situation.

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GST/HST Return (GST34)

CRA Form | PDF

Standard GST/HST return for most businesses. If you file online, you won't need this, but it's good to know what info they're asking for.

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Monthly Expense Tracker

Template | Excel

Simple spreadsheet to track your monthly business expenses by category. Makes year-end way easier if you're actually keeping track.

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Year-End Tax Checklist

Checklist | PDF

Everything you need to gather before we can do your year-end. Having this stuff ready saves time and keeps your bill lower.

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RC1 GST/HST Registration

CRA Form | PDF

Hit the $30k threshold? You'll need this to register for GST/HST. Can also do it online through CRA My Business Account if you prefer.

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Mileage Log Template

Template | Excel

CRA's pretty particular about vehicle logs. Track your business kms with this and you'll be covered if they ever ask questions.

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T4 Summary & Slips

CRA Forms | PDF

Everything you need for year-end payroll reporting. T4s for employees, T4 Summary for CRA. Due Feb 28 every year.

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New Business Setup Guide

Guide | PDF

Starting a new business? This walks you through all the registration stuff - business number, payroll account, GST/HST, the works.

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Invoice Template

Template | Word/Excel

Professional invoice template with all the GST/HST info you need. Looks good and keeps everything legit for your records.

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Can't Find What You Need?

These are the most common forms and docs our clients ask for. If you need something specific that's not here, just give us a shout.

Most CRA forms can also be filled out directly online through your My Business Account - usually easier than dealing with PDFs.

What Most Small Business Owners Miss About GST/HST