Tax Planning Strategies for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs
As a woman entrepreneur in Canada, effective tax planning is essential for maximizing profitability and securing your financial future. Key strategies to optimize your tax situation include incorporating your business to take advantage of lower corporate tax rates, utilizing the Small Business Deduction to reduce tax on the first $500,000 of active business income, and leveraging available tax credits like the SR&ED credit. Additionally, income splitting can help reduce your overall tax burden by distributing income among family members in lower tax brackets. With the right tax strategy, you can protect your wealth and grow your business more efficiently. Ready to optimize your taxes? Book a discovery call today to craft a personalized tax plan that supports your entrepreneurial goals.
Items to consider before incorporation.
As a corporation, you can be separate from the business and therefore, determine how much income you wish to take from the corporation. You must declare all income that is taken from the entity for yourself personally, to record on a personal tax return. This is done by way of a T4/T5 filing requirement in February each year.
5 things to consider when hiring an accountant
When choosing an accountant, they should be a good fit for your business. Here is a few things to consider when having an initial meeting with an accountant.