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How to Use Online Banking to File and Pay Your Business Sales Tax, Payroll DAS and Corporate Tax

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Business tax instalment payments (including GST-QST instalments ) This means that instead of entering the data on the forms that are available via my business account at CRA and RQ and then going to your bank to make payment, either online or via mail, it can all be done at one time through one form that serves as both tax filing and payment.

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What is a notice of assessment and How to Handle a request for information

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

While submitting your tax return is accompanied by a significant sense of relief, one cannot completely relax until you receive the notice of assessment from Revenue Canada (and Revenue Quebec for those of you lucky enough to file two tax returns). It also provides information pertaining to future years.

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How to Pay Dividends: Completing the T5 Slip and Summary

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

If you do decide to pay yourself dividends, it is important to ensure that you prepare the proper documentation for Revenue Canada (CRA) and if you live in Quebec, Revenue Quebec (MRQ) since this must be reported as investment income on your personal tax return in the calendar year in which the dividends are paid.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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The National Society of Accountants (NSA) reports that tax consultants typically charge between $176 and $457. It may cost more if you are filing more complex and specialized tax forms. It costs $323 on average for an individual filing a tax return Form 1040 and a state return with itemized deductions.

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20 Essential Tax Facts for Small Business Owners

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Ongoing subscriptions like dropbox, google, Quickbooks, etc (assuming they are used for business) and business publications If you belong to a professional or industry organization, these would be deductible as long as they directly relate to your business. Corporations are required to file a separate corporate tax return.

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How Should a Small Business Owner Plan for Rising Taxes?

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As a certified public accountant, I’m flattered that we’re consulted for a growing range of business needs, including rising taxes. Dedicated tax-planning services are a must-have for most business owners, as the IRS’s tax codes are bloated with ever-newer reporting requirements.

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Tax Season 2021: Prepare Now (Don’t Miss These Deadlines)

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On the other hand, if you’ve paid very little attention to some of the tax changes or programs then you’ve got a lot to catch up on. Regardless of where you are our team at, LYFE Accounting specializes in business tax returns and we’re ready to help you this year. Wrapping Up Tax Season 2021.

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