Author: Clint Curtis

If you want to work in Canada after you graduate from your studies, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Note: Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrate to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. How to get PR in Canada after 1 year study […]

Express Entry is Canada’s fastest and most popular immigration pathway. Among other minimum requirements, you must have at least a year of work experience, in Canada or abroad. If you worked part-time during your foreign studies, the full-time equivalent may be counted toward your eligibility. Does Canada accept fresh graduate? If you want to work […]

The limits have been posted in kilometres per hour (km/h) since September 1, 1977. Before then, when Canada used Imperial units, speed limits were in miles per hour (mph). Does Canada use mph or km? Canada expresses its limits and distances in kilometers (km/h), and so in any car that’s been bought in the United […]

Yes, even in Canada, freelancers are required by law to file income taxes, however little they earn. Is freelancing taxed in Canada? As long as you’re providing a service or selling a product with an expectation of profit, you’re considered self-employed. This means on top of completing your standard personal tax forms, you’re legally required […]

Canadian Small Business Financing Program With these regulations, a small business has $5 million or less in yearly revenue. What amount of revenue is considered a small business? It defines small business by firm revenue (ranging from $1 million to over $40 million) and by employment (from 100 to over 1,500 employees). For example, according […]

Provincial and Territorial Tax Rates Provinces and territories in Canada are subject to two different rates of taxable income – the lower rate and the higher rate. This is in addition to the federal tax rate of 9% for small businesses or 15% for general corporation tax. How much tax does a small business pay […]

What Tax Forms Are Required By Freelancers In Canada? As a freelancer, you are self-employed, which means you must use a special form to report your business income. Does freelancing count as self-employed? The Internal Revenue Service considers freelancers to be self-employed, so if you earn income as a freelancer you must file your taxes […]

If you own any registered Airbnb properties, you must report earnings and expenses for the year. All Canadians are required to report Airbnb income to the CRA. Accommodation sharing income, must be reported for tax purposes. Is Airbnb a business in Canada? Starting an Airbnb business in Canada is a great business opportunity and a […]

A lot of non-residents don’t need to file a Canadian tax return if they pay withholding tax on their Canadian-sourced income. But if you receive rental, acting or pension income you may be able to choose to file a return and pay tax on taxable income instead of paying the withholding tax on gross income. […]

Join the Golf Canada The Golf Canada Gold membership ($49.95 + tax) includes valuable benefits such as maintaining a Handicap Factor, up to $6000 in Incident Protection coverage, discounts on events, apparel, and more. Memberships are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. What are the benefits of being a member of a […]