April 30 has come and gone, and we accountants have survived another personal tax season in Canada. But we’re not done yet – the deadline for self-employed individuals is June 15, and some other taxpayers may not have been concerned about meeting the April 30th deadline. Taxpayer: I know I’m getting a refund (or don’t …
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I hear it all the time – people STRESS about their taxes and getting their taxes done. Here are some tips to get you ready for your 2017 tax returns and reduce your tax preparer fees, as well as reduce your stress levels, knowing you’re prepared: 1 – Gather all your tax slips in one …
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It’s that time of year again – personal tax season! Now, there are a few things you should be aware of that may affect your 2017 tax returns…here’s a quick summary (this update is for general information purposes. Please speak to your tax advisors for specifics regarding your personal situation): RRSP Contributions – The deadline …
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Why is it that women especially have a difficult time appreciating and owning the value they bring to the table – both in business and in the workplace? A lot of it has to do with how society has taught us…we’re making progress, but we still have a long way to go. And I’m happy to …
Over the last 6 months or so, I’ve heard a lot of women (and some men) in my circle lacking confidence in their fees and the value they give to their clients. This results in “chasing” revenues and profits (or chasing revenues for little to no profits), attracting clients who may not value or respect your time …
If you’re like me, then you have ideas coming into your head all day long. And frankly, it can be quite distracting, contributing to the “squirrel syndrome” of chasing ideas and not getting things done on your daily list. The question becomes, what do you do with all those ideas? The answer is Vision and …
It’s no secret that money is the #1 factor causing stress – affecting our mental and physical wellness. It’s also no secret that it takes awareness, know-how and empowering money mindsets, along with INSPIRED action to create the stressless financial reality that you desire. Financial wellness (and “freedom”) is a mental, emotional, and educational process …
The more comfortable you get with Money, the more you empower yourself. I hear many people say they don’t pay attention to their finances because it stresses them out (likely a huge factor behind today’s low financial literacy rates). One of the reasons for this stress is that they don’t know what to look at …
In my 20 year career as a professional accountant and now business coach, I have worked and talked with hundreds of entrepreneurs. I’ve seen many grow their business exponentially, and I’ve seen some fail. Many entrepreneurs have told me they’re struggling to make ends meet. When I ask them if they know how much money …
Are you at risk? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to audit the following key areas, as these areas seem to be the ones of greatest error or non-compliance by small and medium sized businesses: Denied expenses – CRA denies unsupported and non-deductible expenses. It is important to have proper and adequate documentation to support …
