Family trusts are great ways to manage money, but they are also one of the most misunderstood parts of taxes. Many families set up trusts to secure their assets, manage the transfer of wealth, or assist their dependents. However, they subsequently find out that they...
Revenue alone does not drive profit growth. Many businesses make more money but have trouble raising their margins because they make financial decisions without clear, up-to-date data. When you can’t see your cash flow, expenses, and operating costs clearly, you...
A large portion of Surrey’s business expansion is driven by immigrant entrepreneurship. Local commerce is growing more quickly than ever, thanks to immigrant business owners, who run everything from independent contractors to trucking fleets, from home-based...
Surrey’s small business landscape is growing faster than ever, and with that growth comes a new, unavoidable reality: tax planning can’t wait until year-end anymore. Whether you’re running a trucking business, a construction company, an online store, or a consulting...
One of the most important financial decisions you must make as a Canadian business owner is how you pay yourself—by salary, dividends, or both. Every approach has different tax consequences; thus, the appropriate decision might change your personal and business...
Filing personal taxes can be simple if only one employment or income source exists. However, things can get far more complicated when you have several sources of income—such as side enterprises, investments, rental income, or freelance labor. Maximizing your tax...
You’ve worked hard to set up your business and turn a profit, and it’s likely that for the first few years, you sacrificed your personal needs so that you could put any profits made, right back into your business to promote its growth. But now that your business is...
Just as with organizations that pursue profits, non-profits must also comply with stringent regulations for financial reporting and accounting, so that they can show openness to members, funders, and regulatory authorities, as well as preserve their status....
Even if the thought of talking finances makes you break out into a cold sweat, if you’re the owner of any type of business, it really is important that you understand how your company is performing financially so that you can make better informed decisions to support...
With the following list of credits and deductions, you can make the most of your 2025 tax return, and get more money back, or save more money this tax season. Although you can go it alone when it comes to filing your tax return, there are so many advantages to seeking...
