Holiday Pay in Ontario: Who Works and What They Get Paid
Public holidays sound simple until you run payroll for one. Who qualifies? What do you pay someone who stays home? What about the employee who agrees to work Canada Day? Ontario’s Employment Standards Act has clear answers, and getting them right keeps your payroll clean and your team happy. Ontario’s public holidays Ontario currently recognizes […]
Getting Ahead of Your Business’s Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping has a reputation as the chore every business owner puts off, but it is really the dashboard of your business. When the books are current, you know who owes you money, whether you can afford that new hire, and what your tax bill will look like long before it arrives. Here is how to […]
Can You Claim Your Car When You Use It for Business?
If you use your own vehicle for work, some of those costs can come off your tax bill. The rules are fair but specific, and the difference between a claim that stands up and one that gets denied usually comes down to one thing: records. Here is how vehicle claims work for Canadian business owners […]
Choosing Your Business’s Legal Structure
One of the first big decisions every Canadian business owner faces is how to structure the business. The choice affects how much tax you pay, how much personal risk you carry, and how much paperwork lands on your desk. There is no single right answer, but there is usually a right answer for you at […]
WSIB: What It Is and Why You Need It as a Business Owner
If you run a business in Ontario and hire even one worker, sooner or later you will hear three letters: WSIB. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is Ontario’s workplace injury insurance system, and understanding how it works can save you from expensive surprises and give your team real protection. What WSIB actually is WSIB […]
Filing Freelance: Tax Tips for Self-Employed Workers
Working for yourself comes with real freedom, but it also means the tax side of your life gets a little more involved. Nobody deducts income tax from your invoices, so it is up to you to track, report and pay what you owe. The good news is that with a few simple habits, freelance taxes […]
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