We've put together some actual useful stuff here - no fluff, just resources that'll help you navigate Canadian tax requirements without losing your mind. Most of this comes from questions we get asked constantly.
Updated: Nov 2025
Look, SR&ED isn't just for lab coats and test tubes anymore. If you're developing new tech or improving processes, there's probably money on the table. I've seen startups miss out on 30-40% of their R&D costs because they thought they didn't qualify.
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Hit $30k in revenue over any four consecutive quarters? Congrats, you need to register. Voluntary registration can actually save you money if you've got big expenses early on - we've helped clients recover thousands in input tax credits.
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CRA's been cracking down on misclassification lately. It's not just about what you call someone - they look at control, tools, chance of profit, and integration. Getting this wrong can cost you years of back premiums plus penalties.
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First $500k of active business income gets taxed at around 11% in BC instead of the full 27%. But there's passive income rules, associated corporation issues, and a bunch of traps. Let me walk you through what we see work.
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Stock option deduction rules changed a while back, and honestly they're kinda messy now. There's a $200k annual limit on the good treatment, and you gotta watch timing on exercises. We've seen founders pay way more tax than they should've.
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Selling SaaS or digital products? The place-of-supply rules can get weird fast. You might need to charge GST/HST even if your customers are outside Canada. Plus there's the whole digital services tax thing if you're big enough.
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Six months after year-end for filing, two months for payment. Miss the payment deadline and you're looking at prescribed interest rates that aren't exactly favorable. We help clients avoid the 5% penalty plus 1% per month thing.
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Planning an exit? LCGE can shelter over $1 million in gains if you've structured things right. But you need qualifying small business corp shares, gotta meet the 24-month test, and watch your asset mix. This is where good planning pays off big time.
Read full articleEvery important CRA deadline for tech companies in one place. Print it, stick it on your wall, never miss another remittance.
Comprehensive list of what you can actually write off. We've included the weird stuff that CRA allows but nobody knows about.
When to charge what, where, and how. Includes provincial breakdowns and the tricky interprovincial stuff.
Holdco? Opco? Multiple corps? When each structure makes sense and what the tax implications are.
Monthly, quarterly, or accelerated? Depends on your remittance amounts. Here's how it all works without the CRA jargon.
Run through this before December 31st. Income splitting, asset purchases, bonus timing - all the moves that can save you money.
Payroll Remittance (Monthly)
PayrollGST/HST Filing (Annual)
GST/HSTPayroll Remittance (Monthly)
PayrollGST/HST Filing (Quarterly)
GST/HSTT4/T4A Slips Distribution
PayrollT4 Summary Filing
CorporateThese resources are great, but every situation's different. Let's talk about what makes sense for your specific setup.
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