Laurie Bissonette

Is your company paying too much EI? Many family-run companies fail to realize family members working in the business are usually not eligible to collect Employment Insurance if they’re laid off for any reason, including shortage of work, maternity le

Does your business have to recapture certain input tax credits it has claimed under the harmonized sales tax (HST) rules? Many large businesses in Canada are still struggling with the recaptured input tax credit (RITC) rules, which were introduced wi

While 2013 is almost over, many tax planning opportunities are still available. As an owner-manager, you can still act quickly to reduce taxes for yourself and your incorporated business this year.

As I get older, I’ve found that my clients and I seem to talk more and more about retirement and estate planning. Since no one wants to leave their loved ones with a problem, it’s a good idea to make these plans well before you think you need them.

Potential entrepreneurs may be so enthusiastic that they start up their business by the seat of their pants with an idea that has grown and evolved, or a concept about which they are passionate.

If you practice a profession, are you taking advantage of all the tax saving opportunities available to you? Many professionals can take advantage of specific tax saving opportunities for their practices, including the ability to incorporate.

Fraud is a crime of opportunity. More often than not, it’s also personal, which leaves private enterprises particularly vulnerable.

As the last several years have proven, the economic climate is uncertain. While the cost of borrowing may be historically low at the moment, it is not always easy for private companies to access that capital.

As a business owner, you know how much of your company’s success hinges on your rela­tionship with employees.

While the March 21, 2013 federal budget’s main thrust seemed to be on jobs and the economy, the budget includes many measures aimed at addressing what the government calls tax “loopholes” in the Canadian tax system.