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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
  • July 28, 2026

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP): Eligibility, Government Grants, Tax Benefits and Withdrawal Rules

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP): Eligibility, Government Grants, Tax Benefits and Withdrawal Rules For...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Registered Disability Savings Plan
  • July 28, 2026

Disability Tax Credit in Canada: Eligibility, Applications, Retroactive Claims and Tax-Planning Opportunities

Disability Tax Credit in Canada: Eligibility, Applications, Retroactive Claims and Tax-Planning Opportunities Living with...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Taxpayer Relief vs. Notice of Objection – Choosing the Right CRA Process
  • July 8, 2026

Personal Services Business Canada: 7 Costly PSB Mistakes to Avoid

Personal Services Business Canada: 7 Costly PSB Mistakes to Avoid Incorporating your business can...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Request Penalty & Interest Relief
  • July 1, 2026

How to Request CRA Relief from Interest and Penalties

Learn how to request CRA relief from interest and penalties, who may qualify, and...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
GST Quick Method overview showing how the remittance rate can reduce GST/HST remittances for eligible Canadian small businesses.
  • February 26, 2026

GST: Quick Method – How to Save Money For Your Small Business With a Small Tweak

Still on the regular GST/HST method? The Quick Method can legitimately reduce your GST/HST...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
  • February 24, 2026

How to Protect Your Lowest Corporate Tax Rate: The Small Business Limit Explained

The “small business limit” is the cap on how much active business income your...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Foreign Property Over $100,000?
  • February 14, 2026

Foreign Property Over $100,000? Why CRA Asks(T1135 Explained)

CRA asks about specified foreign property over $100,000 because Canada taxes residents on worldwide...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Shareholder Loans in Canada: CRA Rules & Exceptions
  • February 8, 2026

Shareholder Loans in Canada: CRA Rules & Exceptions

Borrowing from your corporation can be legitimate—but shareholder loans are one of the CRA’s...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
How to Choose Your Corporation’s Year-End in Canada
  • February 8, 2026

How to Choose Your Corporation’s Year-End in Canada

Choosing a corporate year-end affects tax deadlines, cash flow, bonuses, and reporting. Learn the...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Home Office Expenses in Canada
  • February 8, 2026

Home Office Expenses in Canada: What Employees, Commission Salespeople & Self-Employed Can Deduct

Home Office Expenses in Canada: What Employees, Commission Salespeople & Self-Employed Can Deduct

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Do You Have to Pay Tax in Canada? A Practical Guide to Tax Residency
  • January 28, 2026

Do You Have to Pay Tax in Canada?A Practical Guide to Tax Residency

Learn how Canadian tax residency works—significant ties, the 183-day rule, resident vs non-resident, and...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati
Corporate Tax Instalments in Canada: Who Must Pay, Due Dates, and How to Avoid Interest
  • January 28, 2026

Corporate Tax Instalments in Canada: Who Must Pay, Due Dates, and How to Avoid Interest

A practical guide to corporate tax instalments in Canada: who pays, monthly vs quarterly...

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Posted By Rasoul Hojati