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About the author: Mike McGinnis
Working out of our Kitchener office, Mike’s work is comprised mostly of Notice to Readers (NTR), Personal and Corporate tax for owner-managed corporations. When asked what excites Mike about his work, he will enthusiastically tell you “I like helping people! I’ve always secretly enjoyed having my day interrupted by clients or other staff members who have a problem I can solve. It’s satisfying for me and helpful to whoever has the problem!”

Short-Term Rentals, CRA, and You: A Guide to Non-Compliance and The Consequences Thereof

Short-Term Rentals, CRA, and You: A Guide to Non-Compliance and The Consequences Thereof
February 12, 2025
| Taxes

Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, CRA no longer allows expenses to be deducted for non-compliant short-term rentals. What does that mean? Glad you asked! Here are some base definitions:

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AirBnb 101: Renting Out a Second Property

AirBnb 101: Renting Out a Second Property
July 12, 2021

Renting out a second property We have covered renting out a portion of your home, but what do we need to know when we own a second property to rent out full time?

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Airbnb 101: Renting Your Home

Airbnb 101: Renting Your Home
July 12, 2021

Trying to earn a little extra on the side is common these days – everyone could use a little extra spending money.  But just because it is not your full-time job doesn’t mean you don’t have to consider the tax implications.  Today we will cover one method of earning additional money – renting out your home through organizations such as AirBnB.

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How Does the “Quick Method” of Accounting Really Work?

How Does the “Quick Method” of Accounting Really Work?
March 20, 2021

The Quick Method is a simplified way to calculate HST for small businesses.  Instead of totaling Input Tax Credits (ITCs) on all expenses and subtracting them from HST collected on sales, the Quick Method allows HST payable to be calculated based on a percentage of sales.

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First-time Home Buyer? Take Advantage of These Opportunities and Tax Incentives!

First-time Home Buyer? Take Advantage of These Opportunities and Tax Incentives!

You’ve done it. After years of hard work, saving and making smart investments, you can finally afford to purchase your first home. Now what?

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Airbnb: Making Sure You’re Reporting Rental Income the Right Way

Airbnb: Making Sure You’re Reporting Rental Income the Right Way
June 21, 2018
| Taxes

Trying to earn a little extra on the side is pretty common these days – everyone could use a little extra spending money.  But just because it isn’t your full time job doesn’t mean you don’t have to consider the tax implications.  Today we’ll cover an increasingly popular method of earning additional money:  Airbnb

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How Do I Make Payments to the CRA for my Business? (Corporate)

How Do I Make Payments to the CRA for my Business? (Corporate)
February 9, 2018

How does the “Quick Method” of accounting really work? Let us show you how…

How does the “Quick Method” of accounting really work? Let us show you how…
January 8, 2016

The Quick Method is a simplified way to calculate HST for small businesses.  Instead of totalling Input Tax Credits (ITCs) on all expenses and subtracting them from HST collected on sales, the Quick Method allows HST payable to be calculated based on a percentage of sales.

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