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Practical tax and money answers for Canadian owners and professionals, written by the accountants who file the returns.
Top 5 Tax Mistakes BC Veterinarians Make Every Year (And How to Fix Them in 2025)
During 2024 CRA audits I defended for six BC veterinary clinics, the same five errors showed up every single time and costing owners $9,400 to $42,700 each. Grab coffee, tick the checklist, and never pay these again. 1. Paying PST on Exempt Medical Devices Mistake:...
T4A Slips: The February Deadline, the Late-Filing Penalties, and When You Must Issue One
T4A slips are due on the last day of February following the year they cover. Miss it and there are two separate penalties, not one, and the second catches people who think they have filed everything. The short answerDeadline: the last day of February after the...
Locum Vets: Employee or Contractor in BC? CRA Rules You Must Know
Locum Vets: Employee or Contractor in BC? CRA Rules You Must Know In the last CRA payroll audit I defended, a three-vet mixed practice in Kelowna owed $27,840 in CPP, EI and penalties because their “contractor” locum was really an employee. Below is the exact 4-step...
Best Accounting Software for Veterinary Practices in Canada – 2025 CPA Field Test
Best Accounting Software for Veterinary Practices in Canada – 2025 CPA Field Test I’m the same BC CPA who wrote the GST rebate guide—and for the last 8 months I ran every Canadian cloud-bookkeeping app through six real vet clinics (mixed, small-animal, and mobile)....
Can Vet Clinics Claim the GST Back on Equipment in BC? A CPA Explains
Can Vet Clinics Claim the GST Back on Equipment in BC? A CPA Explains I’m a CPA in Lower Mainland, who prepares about 60 veterinary tax returns every year, and the question I hear most after a big equipment purchase is: “Can we...
BC PST for Online Marketplaces: A Guide for Sellers on Amazon, Etsy & More
Discover essential information about Records of Employment (ROEs) in Canada, including issuance, form details, dismissal codes, and where to get help.
OAS Clawback Explained for 2025 | Ghumans
Discover essential information about Records of Employment (ROEs) in Canada, including issuance, form details, dismissal codes, and where to get help.
Record of Employment (ROE) FAQs: Your Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Discover essential information about Records of Employment (ROEs) in Canada, including issuance, form details, dismissal codes, and where to get help.
New GST/HST Guidelines for Dentists and Orthodontists | Ghumans
Discover the Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus program offering a $5,000 incentive for skilled tradespeople moving to Alberta. Learn about eligibility, application process, and benefits.
A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Tax in Canada
Learn how to make car lease payments tax deductible in Canada, whether you’re self-employed or an employee. This guide covers eligibility, limits, tax benefits, and how to file the correct CRA forms to maximize your deductions.
How to Make Car Lease Payments Tax Deductible in Canada
Learn how to make car lease payments tax deductible in Canada, whether you’re self-employed or an employee. This guide covers eligibility, limits, tax benefits, and how to file the correct CRA forms to maximize your deductions.
Form T1135: Your Guide to Reporting Foreign Assets
Confused about Form T1135? Our guide breaks down what you need to report, who should file, and how to avoid common mistakes. Don’t miss the CRA deadline!