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September 30, 2018

New guidelines from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) come into effect on Monday.

New guidelines from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) come into effect on Monday.

New CMHC guidelines could open doors to financing for self-employed

September 12, 2018

The head office of the National Bank of Canada on April 21, 2017 in Montreal.

The head office of the National Bank of Canada on April 21, 2017 in Montreal.

National Bank partners with fintech Thinking Capital in bid to boost small-business lending

July 15, 2018

The Canada Revenue Agency headquarters in Ottawa is shown on November 4, 2011. A new federal analysis says Canadians dodged paying Ottawa between $800 million and $3 billion worth of taxes on foreign personal income in 2014. The study by the Canada Revenue Agency says the missing funds represented between 0.6 per cent and 2.2 per cent of the total income tax revenue collected that year by Ottawa from individuals.

The Canada Revenue Agency headquarters in Ottawa is shown on November 4, 2011. A new federal analysis says Canadians dodged paying Ottawa between $800 million and $3 billion worth of taxes on foreign personal income in 2014. The study by the Canada Revenue Agency says the missing funds represented between 0.6 per cent and 2.2 per cent of the total income tax revenue collected that year by Ottawa from individuals.

Entrepreneurs, watch out for these four new tax traps

June 7, 2018

Jason Boyne, owner of three Goodbye Graffiti franchises, poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on June 4, 2018.

Jason Boyne, owner of three Goodbye Graffiti franchises, poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on June 4, 2018.

Small businesses feeling pinched by rising gas prices

May 20, 2018

The Ontario budget bill requires businesses to record their sales using an electronic cash register, in an effort to crack down on tax fraud.

The Ontario budget bill requires businesses to record their sales using an electronic cash register, in an effort to crack down on tax fraud.

Ontario government plans to track retail sales electronically to reduce tax fraud

May 16, 2018

The Globe and Mail Small Business Summit.

The Globe and Mail Small Business Summit.

The pros and cons of bootstrapping your company

May 13, 2018

Heather Shantora, CEO of Innocare.

Heather Shantora, CEO of Innocare.

Ontario medical professionals pressing province for fee hikes to cope with rising minimum wage

May 2, 2018

Cato Pastoll, CEO of Lending Loop, poses for a picture in their office in Toronto on Tuesday.

Cato Pastoll, CEO of Lending Loop, poses for a picture in their office in Toronto on Tuesday.

Ontario government invests in fintech to boost small-business lending

April 9, 2018

Sascha Mojtahedi, CEO Of Bunz, poses in the Drake General Store in Toronto on April 2.

Sascha Mojtahedi, CEO Of Bunz, poses in the Drake General Store in Toronto on April 2.

Popular trading platform Bunz launches its own cryptocurrency

March 28, 2018

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is pictured in the House of Commons in this file photo.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is pictured in the House of Commons in this file photo.

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Coalition vows to keep fighting small-business tax changes

March 11, 2018

John Thompson, president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, is seen his farm in Prince Edward County on March 1.

John Thompson, president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, is seen his farm in Prince Edward County on March 1.

Ontario farmers seek tax relief as land values rise

March 7, 2018

Unpaid invoices are causing costly problems for businesses

Andrew Wells

March 4, 2018

Business groups say the Canadian credit card fees are much higher than those in Europe and Australia, and can drive up consumer prices.

Business groups say the Canadian credit card fees are much higher than those in Europe and Australia, and can drive up consumer prices.

Retailers fight for lower credit-card fees as business group strikes deal

February 28, 2018

Minister of Finance Bill Morneau walks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they leave his office on route to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2018.

Minister of Finance Bill Morneau walks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they leave his office on route to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2018.

Budget 2018: Top takeaways for small businesses

February 11, 2018

Albert Lam will be the Toronto chapter head of Gaingels, an LGBTQ-focused angel investing group from the United States that is moving into Canada.

Albert Lam will be the Toronto chapter head of Gaingels, an LGBTQ-focused angel investing group from the United States that is moving into Canada.

LGBTQ-focused investing group Gaingels coming to Canada

January 28, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump is flanked by Republican lawmakers at the White House as he announces the passage of tax-reform legislation in December, 2017.

U.S. President Donald Trump is flanked by Republican lawmakers at the White House as he announces the passage of tax-reform legislation in December, 2017.

Trump tax reform leads U.S. entrepreneurs in Canada to consider giving up American citizenship

January 15, 2018

James Laird and Alyssa Furtado, co-founders of Ratehub Inc. are seen at the company’s Toronto offices on Jan. 11. With the addition of its CanWise Financial arm, the company is poised to take advantage of growing interest in fintech services among Canadians.

James Laird and Alyssa Furtado, co-founders of Ratehub Inc. are seen at the company’s Toronto offices on Jan. 11. With the addition of its CanWise Financial arm, the company is poised to take advantage of growing interest in fintech services among Canadians.

Ratehub taps $12-million in venture funding from Boston-based Elephant Partners LP

January 1, 2018

Monte Wan, owner of both the Khao San Road and Nana restaurants in downtown Toronto.

Monte Wan, owner of both the Khao San Road and Nana restaurants in downtown Toronto.

Small business owners brace for impact as Ontario minimum-wage hike takes effect

December 31, 2017

Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast Inn in the Municipal District of Bonnyville will see its tax bill drop by as much as $900 a year, says co-owner Brian Hamilton.

Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast Inn in the Municipal District of Bonnyville will see its tax bill drop by as much as $900 a year, says co-owner Brian Hamilton.

New tools permit tax cuts for Alberta small businesses but impact unclear yet

December 14, 2017

Once the U.S. tax rate reductions become effective and the ability to immediately expense certain business assets is in place, Canadian businesses may be at a disadvantage.

Once the U.S. tax rate reductions become effective and the ability to immediately expense certain business assets is in place, Canadian businesses may be at a disadvantage.

Five things Canadian companies need to know about U.S. tax reform

December 4, 2017

Placards in storefront windows communicate dissatisfaction about tax increases for businesses on Yonge Street in Toronto.

Placards in storefront windows communicate dissatisfaction about tax increases for businesses on Yonge Street in Toronto.

A Toronto tax revolt pays off for downtown tenants

November 27, 2017

A sign is applied onto a lectern before a news conference following the House passing of the Republican-led tax reform bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 16, 2017.

A sign is applied onto a lectern before a news conference following the House passing of the Republican-led tax reform bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 16, 2017.

U.S. tax reform could have repercussions for business owners in Canada

November 15, 2017

A PayPal sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, Calif.

A PayPal sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, Calif.

PayPal ordered to provide CRA with information about business accounts

November 14, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 4, 2017.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 4, 2017.

Ottawa, Ontario move to make peace with small business. Will it be enough?

Barrie McKenna

October 30, 2017

In the alternative-lending space, there are some people who may be great business owners, but lack the financial sophistication to discern between loan offers when their backs are up against the wall.

In the alternative-lending space, there are some people who may be great business owners, but lack the financial sophistication to discern between loan offers when their backs are up against the wall.

New disclosure form makes it easier for small businesses to compare loans

October 26, 2017

Business owners, along with their accountants and financial advisers, have a lot of questions about how Ottawa’s proposed tax changes will work.

Business owners, along with their accountants and financial advisers, have a lot of questions about how Ottawa’s proposed tax changes will work.

Five unanswered questions about the Liberals’ proposed small-business tax changes

October 25, 2017

Ottawa dropped some controversial proposals amid a backlash from the small business community but said last week that it’s moving ahead with plans to stop income sprinkling for family members not active in the business.

Ottawa dropped some controversial proposals amid a backlash from the small business community but said last week that it’s moving ahead with plans to stop income sprinkling for family members not active in the business.

Tax changes spur small business owners to revisit retirement plans

October 20, 2017

Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks with small business owners at a coffee shop in Vancouver Sept. 5, 2017.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks with small business owners at a coffee shop in Vancouver Sept. 5, 2017.

Catch up on the latest federal government tax changes

October 19, 2017

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is seen in St. John's on Sept. 12, 2017.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is seen in St. John's on Sept. 12, 2017.

Announced changes to passive investments scarce on detail

David Steinberg

October 19, 2017

Ronny Elfassy and his sister Josie Elfassy-Isakow started their business after creating a personalized book for their far-off nephews.

Ronny Elfassy and his sister Josie Elfassy-Isakow started their business after creating a personalized book for their far-off nephews.

When Kickstarter isn’t enough

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