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Tax Planning Tips for IT Consultants

Are you one of the many IT professionals currently working in the booming tech sector in the Vancouver area? You may be paying too many unnecessary taxes! Here are some helpful tips, courtesy of your Vancouver Chartered Accountants at Mew and Company: Determine if you are in fact self-employed under CRA’s definition. The RC4110 guide from CRA is written for

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Canadian Tax Planning for U.S. Executives Working in Canada

How U.S. Executives Working in Canada Are Required To File Their Tax Returns Many U.S. executives move to Canada, for both brief and prolonged periods, to manage Canadian head offices for multinational or parent companies. During their time in Canada, these executives become full time residents and are therefore required to file a Canadian tax return. Unlike Canada, the U.S.

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Ending a Business Marriage: A Tax Perspective

Maybe your business has been struggling since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, or better yet, maybe the business has become more profitable every year since due to better management practices and branding. Despite progress or track record, maybe your finding that the relationships between the two or more shareholders involved in your business are strained, and this could be for various

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