Owner-Managed Business-Creditor Proofing

Owner-Managed Business-Creditor Proofing

Every business owner should be concerned about creditor proofing his assets. Consider these suggestions:   1. Transfer assets out of the company: Place capital assets in a separate holding corporation so that subsequent legal claims that arise in the operating...
Canada Pension Plan Basics

Canada Pension Plan Basics

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and their family caused by the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death. There are three types of CPP...
Paying Salaries to Family Members

Paying Salaries to Family Members

When deciding as to whether a salary should be paid to a family member, or more specifically to one’s spouse, numerous questions arise. On one side, there is the question of the risk involved that the salary may be unreasonable and having the expense being disallowed....
Withholding Information from Canada Revenue Agency

Withholding Information from Canada Revenue Agency

If you run your own business or you are self-employed, you may be tempted to report only part of your income to the tax authorities. Or you might consider suppressing information about your activities. If you are audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) you should...