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Filing Canadian Corporate Tax and HST Returns on Time

Just File Your Canadian Tax Return on Time! During the past year, I have noticed that Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) is putting more pressure on Canadian corporations to file their corporate tax and HST returns on time.  The tactics being used by CRA include constant reminder notices being sent soon after the filing deadline has passed as well as withholding

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Vancouver Tax Considerations for Buying a Business in British Columbia

If you are in the initial stage of negotiating the purchase of an incorporated business in British Columbia (B.C.), this is a good time to consider the method you choose to go about the acquisition. There are two methods to acquire a business: you either buy the desired assets of the company, or you buy the shares of the company.

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Vancouver Business Tax Audit – When CRA Comes Knocking

If your Vancouver business receives a letter from the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency) asking for documentation to support an HST or corporate tax return, it is not a good idea to deal with the matter on your own. Hire a Vancouver chartered accountant to represent you during the business tax audit. First of all, CRA auditors are accountants. When they

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