Eligible vs. Ordinary Dividends
Not all dividends are created equal. Dividends from a small or medium sized corporation have varying tax implications and it is important to note not all dividends are the same. It should also be noted that budget changes over the…
T5018 Statement of Contract Payments
From time to time the government imposes filing requirements on certain industries. The T5018 statement of contract payments is one such requirement placed on the construction and related industries. If you are an individual, trust, partnership or corporation involved in…
T4A – Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity and Other Income
Commissioned salespeople are often used to mitigate costs and incentives sales within an organization. While considered self employed, if your organization utilizes commissioned salespeople, your organization should be completing a T4A for them. A T4A slip is an information return…
File Your T5 on Time to Maximize Your Return on Investment
Oftentimes, the best investment is in yourself. And the best stocks to invest in is your own corporation. If you have already figured out how to invest in your own corporation and now need to paper that dividend payment –…
Important Dates
Please note the following important dates are estimates only. Please confirm your deadlines directly with your professional advisor. January 15, 2022 - December payroll remittances due January 15, 2022 - Payroll remittances for 2021 calendar year should be paid January…
What the CRA Said
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit On December 22, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Canadians in designated regions affected by lockdowns or qualifying capacity restrictions can apply for the benefit. Currently,…
Deducting Vehicle Costs and Travel Related to Employment
There are tax deductions available for travel related to earning income. You cannot deduct the cost of travel to and from work. However, if you incur costs related to employment such as travel to locations different from your employer’s place…
Payroll Planning
The last payroll remittances for the 2021 calendar year are due on your next payroll remittance date. For many of you that will be January 15th. This is a good time to do some tax planning around payroll. If you…
Financial Ratios
Understanding your financial statements is key to making good, informed decisions. Shajani LLP offers reporting based on your financial ratios that will provide key advisory services that can be a competitive advantage to your business. A common questions business owners…