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Sipping Coffee and Saving Taxes
How to Correctly Deduct Business Meals and Entertainment in BC
Taxation

2026-07-22

Whether you are treating a potential client to lunch in Gastown, buying coffee for a project meeting in Kelowna, or hosting a summer BBQ for your team in Victoria, business meals and entertainment...

2026-07-15

To our wonderful clients and community,

For the past 23 years, Sandy has been the heart and soul of our front office. As our Office Administrator, she has been the welcoming voice on the phone,...

Burnout, Balance & Business
How Entrepreneurs Can Reset After Tax Season
Taxation

2026-04-27

Tax season is intense.

Long hours. Tight deadlines. High stakes.

By April, many entrepreneurs feel drained — mentally and physically.

Let’s talk about resetting.

Why Burnout...

Building a Tax-Efficient Exit Strategy
(Even If You’re Not Ready to Sell)
Management

2026-04-20

Most business owners think about exit planning too late.

Here’s the truth:

Exit strategy isn’t about selling tomorrow.

It’s about protecting value today.

Why Early Planning Matters

A poorly...

CRA Instalments Explained
Who Needs to Pay and How to Plan
Taxation

2026-04-13

Instalments are one of the most misunderstood parts of the Canadian tax system.

Many people think:
“I paid my taxes last year. Why am I paying again?”

Let’s clear that up.

What Are Tax...

What to Do After You File Your Tax Return
From filing to forward planning
Taxation

2026-04-06

You’ve filed your tax return. Deep breath. Done for another year, right?

Not quite.

Filing is just one step. What you do after filing can impact your cash flow, instalments, RRSP room, and even...

2026-03-23 Last Updated on: 2026-03-31

Money management in 2026 is smarter, faster, and surprisingly intuitive.

Here are tools Canadians are actually using this year:

  • Wealthsimple AI Planner
  • Koho Business
  • YNAB 2026 version
  • QuickBooks...

Corporate Life Insurance
What Business Owners Need to Know
Life Insurance

2026-03-16 Last Updated on: 2026-03-31

Corporate life insurance is one of the most misunderstood planning tools available to Canadian business owners.

It’s not just about protection — it can also:

  • Create tax-efficient wealth...

Should You Hold Investments Inside Your Corporation?
Pros, Cons & Tax Traps
Investments

2026-03-09 Last Updated on: 2026-03-31

If your corporation has built up retained earnings, you might be wondering:

Should I invest this money inside the company — or pull it out personally?

It’s a smart question. But like most tax...

Common Personal Tax Filing Mistakes Canadians Make
(and How to Avoid Them)
Taxation

2026-03-02 Last Updated on: 2026-03-31

Tax season is in full swing, and while filing your return might feel routine, even small errors can lead to delays, reassessments, or unwanted letters from the CRA.

The truth? Most tax mistakes...