by Patrick Payne | Jan 23, 2026
As a Canadian small business owner running a corporation, I’ll bet you’ve heard the magic number: 9%. That’s the federal small business tax rate, and man, does it look good on paper. It’s so easy to fixate on that one number and think you’ve...
by Patrick Payne | Jan 22, 2026
Let’s be real. Is that pile of unopened letters from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) giving you a constant, low-level buzz of anxiety? You’re not alone. For tons of business owners in British Columbia, falling behind on T2 corporate taxes or GST/HST...
by Patrick Payne | Jan 21, 2026
You’ve hung up the tools, the last job of 2025 is in the books, and what a busy year it was. All across Canada, trades were in high demand. But now? Now comes the part that feels less like a clean job site and more like wrestling a tangled mess of extension...
by Patrick Payne | Jan 20, 2026
Another year, another mountain of hangers. You know the rhythm of the presses and the smell of clean linen like the back of your hand. But when it comes to taxes for your 2025 fiscal year, just winging it like you did last year is a huge mistake. Why? Because the CRA...
by Patrick Payne | Jan 19, 2026
You’re a pro at getting stains out, but what about the mess in your bookkeeping? Your front counter isn’t just for drop-offs anymore, is it? It’s a mini-retail shop. You’ve got lint rollers, fancy detergents, maybe even some unique accessories....