Carmela Pirillo CPA

Here are some points to guide you when considering if you should prepare your own income tax return.
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It's Talk Money Week, and as your trusted financial partner, we're here to help you make the most of this opportunity to boost your financial literacy and make sound financial decisions. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, here are three essential tips to celebrate Talk Money Week

Sole proprietors in Canada who also work a full-time job face unique challenges when it comes to managing their income taxes. Here's why.
All income earned from the business must be reported on your personal tax return. This includes revenue generated before expenses are deducted

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows businesses to claim a portion of meal expenses incurred for legitimate business purposes as a tax deduction. However, there are specific rules and limitations.

This will depend on various factors however, if you are regularly trading (day trading), chances are it will be treated as business income. What does this mean?

TAX CREDIT: This can be a nonrefundable or a refundable tax credit. A nonrefundable tax credit will reduce the amount of tax owing but

There are 5 factors to consider when deciding.

• Tax bracket - lower tax brackets do not see the same benefits from RRSP contributions
• Timeline - how long can the funds be invested for depends on whether you will need the money for education

Here are some tips to help you get organized so that you don't miss out on any tax credits and deductions.

• Do an annual review and note any major life events such as births, deaths, marriages and divorce. These will all have an impact on your tax return.

This is for sellers who are not using a third party inventory app such as Seller Board or Inventory Lab

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