by Ebrahimjee & Essaji Professional Accountants | Aug 31, 2026 | Small Business Tips
Choosing an accountant is easier when you know what you need help with. One business may only need straightforward year-end accounting. Another may have employees, GST/HST returns, monthly bookkeeping, and an incorporated owner taking salary or dividends. A growing...
by Mohammed Essaji | May 5, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Tips, Tax Planning
Have you ever filed your tax return and then immediately realized something was wrong? Maybe you forgot a slip, entered the wrong amount, missed a deduction, or claimed a credit incorrectly. The good news is that mistakes on a Canadian tax return can often be...
by Hussein Ebrahimjee | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, Small Business Tips
Corporate gifts can be a thoughtful way to thank employees, clients, contractors, vendors, and other key stakeholders. They may also help strengthen business relationships, support employee morale, and promote your brand. However, corporate gifts are not always...
by Hussein Ebrahimjee | Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, Bookkeeping, Small Business Tips, Tax Planning
Got a regular job and a side business? You are not alone. Many Canadians earn employment income while also freelancing, consulting, selling products online, renting property, or running a small business after hours. Filing your taxes becomes more detailed when you...
by Hussein Ebrahimjee | Feb 21, 2026 | Accounting Tips, Small Business Tips, Tax Planning
Technology has changed how Canadians do business, earn income, receive payments, and keep records. It has also changed how the Canada Revenue Agency identifies tax-compliance risks. The CRA uses digital tools, third-party information, data analytics, and,...
by Hussein Ebrahimjee | Feb 16, 2026 | Small Business Tips, Tax Planning
Are you self-employed, incorporated, or working as a contractor through your own corporation? If most or all of your work is for one client, it is important to understand the difference between being self-employed and operating a personal services business. Operating...
