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2022 Year End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners

2022 Year End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners

by Financial Tech Tools | Dec 6, 2022 | 2022, 2022 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Financial Planning, tax

Now that we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s time to review your business finances. We’ve highlighted the most critical tax-planning tips you need to know as a business owner.Salary/Dividend MixAs a business owner, an essential part of tax...
2022 Personal Year-End Tax Tips

2022 Personal Year-End Tax Tips

by Financial Tech Tools | Dec 5, 2022 | 2022 Only, Blog, individuals

The end of 2022 is quickly approaching – which means it’s time to get your paperwork in order so you’re ready when it comes time to file your taxes!In this article, we’ve covered four different major types of 2022 personal tax tips:Investment...
Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single Parent

Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single Parent

by Financial Tech Tools | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Family, insurance, life insurance

Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single ParentYour kids mean everything to you – and you want to make sure they’re protected no matter what. As a single parent, you must have the right health and life insurance options in place to make that happen. We...
Essential tips and tricks for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement income

Essential tips and tricks for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement income

by Financial Tech Tools | Oct 3, 2022 | Blog, Retirement

Essential tips and tricks for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement incomeMost of your retirement income sources are taxable; Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), your personal pension plan (if you have one) and income from your RRIFs. However, if you’ve set up...
Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient Manner

Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient Manner

by Financial Tech Tools | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, tax

Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient MannerYou have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are ready to withdraw money from your business’ bank account. But you don’t want to get hit with a huge tax bill....
Details of the EXPANDED Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Details of the EXPANDED Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

by Financial Tech Tools | Aug 12, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners

On August 11th, the Government of Canada updated the calculator and Canada.ca with the changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). If you’re a business owner who has suffered losses as a result of COVID-19 and did NOT qualify previously for CEWS, you...
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