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2018 tax tips for Canadian entrepreneurs

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It’s tax time yet again. Are you prepared? Here are some tax-related blog posts that will hopefully help you get through tax season organized and feeling prepared.

And check out BDO Canada’s list of Important Tax Dates and Deadlines for 2018.

Happy filing!

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2017 tax tips for Canadian small businesses

Tax season is upon us, and many small businesses owners around Canada are busy getting their financial ducks in a row. At GoForth, we know tax time can be stressful or confusing, so we’ve compiled some tax-related blog posts that will hopefully shed some light on this topic for you.

And check out Quickbooks’ post: 2017 Small Business Tax Calendar: Dates You Need to Know

Happy filing!

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GST and HST for small businesses

operating_expensesDoes your small business need to charge GST/HST?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (integrated provincial taxes with the GST, also called HST) must be collected if your business’ yearly revenue is greater than $30,000. If that applies to your small business, you must charge customers or clients GST/HST on your taxable goods and services.

GST/HST exceptions and exemptions

For charities, non-profit agencies and universities, the GST/HST rules are a bit different – it’s charged if revenues exceed $50,000. Generally speaking, financial services are exempt for GST/HST purposes. Other exemptions include taxi and limousine operators. Make sure you double-check the GST/HST requirements for your specific business.

Province-specific tax requirements

In all provinces except for Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut, you may also need to collect and submit retail sales tax (also called Provincial Sales Tax — PST — or social services tax). Research your province’s tax requirements to find out whether or not your products or services mean you have to charge additional tax. Check registration procedures too.

For more about GST and HST, check out our blog post: Tip of the Month: Small Business and GST.

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What do you do if you make a mistake with your taxes?

money_saving_tipsFiling your small business’ taxes with the CRA is something all entrepreneurs worry about doing on time and correctly. But what do you do if you make an honest mistake with your taxes? What if you forgot to include something, didn’t know something was taxable, or made an incorrect entry?

The good news is you can make a voluntary disclosure of your mistake to the CRA and avoid getting in huge trouble. Check out our free resource on what to do if you make a mistake on your taxes – and don’t forget to breathe!

 

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