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T4 Preparation and Payroll Deadlines: A Guide for Canadian Business Owners

Matthew Whitty, Assistant Manager
Accounting
23 Feb 2026

The start of the year is often dedicated to budget planning and setting high-level financial goals. For employers, however, the...

Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation: Reviewing Your Business Structure at the Start of the Year

Amir Ortas, Partner
Advisory , Accounting , Tax
09 Feb 2026

The beginning of the year is usually reserved for budgeting and forecasting. While you review your numbers, it’s also worth...

Budget Planning for 2026: Start Strong Before the Year Ends

Amir Ortas, Partner
Advisory , Accounting
26 Dec 2025

If you look at businesses that grow consistently, you’ll notice one thing: they don’t wait for January to plan their...

Maximize Your Canadian Tax Savings Before December 31

William Wedlock, Principal
Advisory , Accounting , Tax
25 Dec 2025

Essential Personal Tax Saving Tips for Year-End With the holidays and the end of the calendar year quickly approaching, it...

Tax Deduction Tips: Claiming Advertising, Marketing, and Professional Fees for Your Business

David Reine, Partner
Accounting
04 Dec 2025

If you’re a business owner, you probably already know that your expenses do more than just keep the lights on....

Federal Budget 2025 Summary

Stephanie Jindal, Tax Partner
Tax
07 Nov 2025

On November 4, 2025, the Federal Budget 2025 was presented. The following summarizes key highlights of the Budget. Deferral of...

Debunking Common Tax Myths: A Canadian Perspective

SBLR Team
Tax , Accounting
23 Oct 2025

Tax season always sparks questions and a fair bit of misinformation. From online advice to social media gurus, it’s easy...

Business Structures in Canada: Tax Planning Guide

Amir Ortas, Partner
Advisory , Tax
25 Sep 2025

Starting and growing a business is exciting, but it also comes with big financial decisions. One of the most important...

The Future of Your Business: Building a Strategic Succession Plan

Stephanie Jindal, Tax Partner
Advisory
11 Aug 2025

70% of business owners plan to transfer the ownership of their business in the near future. Only 9% of them...

Mastering Rental Property Tax: A Canadian Landlord’s Essential Guide

Wendi Li, Manager
Advisory , Accounting
17 Jul 2025

Owning a rental property in Canada, especially in dynamic markets like Toronto, can be a strategic way to build wealth...

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