by Karim Bitar | Sep 29, 2026 | Accounting
You incorporated, signed a contract through a staffing firm, and now you spend your days at a federal department, on their equipment, working with their team. It is one of the most common setups in Ottawa, and it is exactly the arrangement the personal services...
by Karim Bitar | Aug 31, 2026 | Accounting
You spent fifteen years building the business. A buyer finally makes an offer, your lawyer drafts the agreement — and then your accountant tells you the shares do not qualify. The lifetime capital gains exemption is the single largest tax break available to Canadian...
by Karim Bitar | Aug 31, 2026 | Accounting
Your corporation had a good year, the bank balance keeps climbing, and someone at a networking event told you that you need a holdco. A holding company in Canada can be a genuinely powerful tool — it moves surplus cash out of harm’s way, defers personal tax, and...
by Karim Bitar | Apr 29, 2026 | Accounting
The question of whether to incorporate as a content creator in Canada generates more confusion than almost any other tax decision creators face. The advice from generic accountants tends to be either “always incorporate” (because they earn more from...
by Karim Bitar | Nov 30, 2025 | Accounting
Table of Contents Introduction: Contractors and Tax Challenges Understanding Taxes for Contractors in Canada Track All Eligible Business Expenses Incorporation vs Sole Proprietorship Pay Yourself Strategically: Salary vs Dividends Use Registered Accounts to Reduce...
