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Getting the Most Out of Your Professional Tax Advisor

One of the first questions I ask a new prospective client is “Why do you wish to switch tax advisors?” The most common complaint is that there is a lack of proactive tax planning from the current advisor. The second common complaint is late filing penalties and interest fees. More specifically, the taxpayer often complains that the current tax advisor has

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Incorporate Your Medical Practice in Vancouver

In my previous articles, the benefits of incorporating a business have been discussed at length. The tax advantages for corporations are substantial enough that some taxpayers structure the financial relationship with their “vendors” so that they are deemed self-employed, thus qualifying to operate as a corporation earning active business income. This allows the corporation to deduct expenses otherwise not deductible

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Vancouver Hair Salons: Business and Tax Tips – Part 2

The following blog post is a continuation on my previous blog post Vancouver Hair Salons: Business and Tax Tips – Part 1. If you’d like to catch up, please take a moment to review it. Hair Salon Industry Analysis In the hair salon industry, image and trends matter. Talented Vancouver hair stylists are a must, but the industry is too

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