Small Business Tax Facts

Starting a business or becoming self employed opens up a whole new world of tax considerations. This book will guide you through the fundamentals to ensure that you pay the taxes you need to but no more than that. In learning about the different types of tax and the sorts of deductions that businesses are entitled to you can have a better understanding of your small business tax and save time and money. Our tax companion: Makes sure you don’t miss any deductions by providing a comprehensive list of expenses that you as a small business or self employed owner claim, and explains them in detail with easy to follow examples Explains simply the key basic tax concepts that every taxpayer should know Provides details on how to do your accounting and what you need before preparing your tax return Takes you step by step through the process of completing the T2125 business tax return schedule along with examples Explores the more complex sections such as capital cost allowance, motor vehicle/car and home office expenses Takes you through the process of understanding and completing your GST/HST returns plus a special appendix on provincial sales taxes Discusses eligibility of common expenses that are less straightforward

You earned it, now keep it! Maximize your profits by getting the most out of every tax deduction. No matter what kind of small business you have, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of every legitimate business deduction and personal tax planning advantage at tax time. In the newly updated fifth edition of Make Sure It’s Deductible, Evelyn Jacks, Canada’s bestselling and most trusted tax author and educator, delivers vital tax facts that will save you money—presented in a clear, friendly style that’s easy to read, understand and apply to your own business. Join the more than40,000 entrepreneurs who’ve turned to this tax-saving classic to learn about: What expenditures are fully deductible and which are restricted How to claim expenses under new auto and home office rules Hiring family members and splitting income to keep more of your money Building significant wealth with the capital gains deduction and savvy income re-investment strategies Planning for a secure lifestyle now and in retirement Make Sure It’s Deductible provides vital, practical information you need to increase your bottom line and run a tax-efficient and audit-proof small business. “Evelyn Jacks is well-deserving other reputation as Canada’s most trusted tax advisor. This book could save thousands of tax dollars for anyone who is self-employed, runs a small business, or is thinking of starting one.”—Gordon Pape, bestselling author and editor and publisher of The Internet Wealth Builder

Rather than wondering "Is it deductible?" make sure it's deductible. Evelyn Jacks, Canada's best-selling and most trusted tax author, cuts through the jargon to present important tax facts in a clear, easy-to-read style.

Lawyers can provide you with the legal information you need, but their fees are often prohibitive. This comprehensive guide will answer many of your questions, saving you both time and money - money that you can keep in your pocket.

When dealing with the CRA, it is advantageous for you to be informed and vigilant of the situation and of all your options. It is important to remember that CRA agents work solely for the CRA; they will not look out for your best interests. By reading Tax Survival for Canadians, you will learn to protect your interests during an audit, how to ask the right questions, and how to utilize the tax laws to work in your favour.

This book covers topics that the "average Canadian" taxpayer will need to complete their income taxes all by themselves. It walks through the whole process from beginning to end using plain English. The majority of this book covers federal forms that apply to all Canadians, however since some of the necessary forms are provincial, this book covers the Ontario version of these forms. Specifically, the Ontario forms discussed here are those that are labelled ON428, ONBEN, ONS2 and ONS11.There are many income tax deductions and credits that apply to people who have different circumstances. To keep this book reasonably short and as relevant as possible to the average Canadian, the focus has been placed on the most common tax scenarios. This includes Canadians with any marital status, and it includes taxpayers who are employees, parents, seniors, students, and/or unemployed. This guide applies to anyone who is preparing a regular personal tax return, either using tax software, or using paper forms. The rules and the forms are the same in either case.Topics Covered* Credits for spouse/partner* Credits for children ("dependants")* Income earned as an employee* Income earned from Employment Insurance (EI) while unemployed* Interest income, such as from a bank account, bonds, investment funds, etc* Capital gains and dividend income, such as from stocks, mutual funds, etc* Income earned from pensions, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Old Age Security (OAS), as well as senior credits* Income Earned from Social Assistance* Donations to eligible charities* Registered Retirement Saving Plans (RRSPs)* How to claim credits for the rent paid* How to claim credits for the property taxes paidTopics Not Covered * Corporate income tax or Business income* Income from Self-Employment, Farming, Fishing, Partnerships* Income earned from Rental Property* Medical Expenses* Eligibility Criteria for Family Caregivers for Infirm Dependants* Worker's Compensation* Pension Splitting* Repayments to EI or UCCB* Capital Loss Carrybacks * Other credits and deductions: moving, activities, arts, adoption expenses, sports, disabilities, public transit credit, renovations, northern resident deductions, foreign tax credits, political contributions, capital gain reserves, etc