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Group Benefits Costs in 2027: How Small Canadian Employers Can Prepare for Renewal
Benefits costs are rising 6% to 7% and health costs near 10%. Here is how a small employer can read a renewal and hold the increase down.
Small business
6 articlesDeductions, credits and programs small business owners and the self-employed in Canada can claim.
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Small business2027 EI Premiums: What Small Canadian Employers Will Pay
The 2027 Employment Insurance rate rises to $1.64 per $100 and maximum insurable earnings to $70,800. Here is the payroll math for a small employer, plus a way to lower the bill.
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Small businessCan You Claim Rent on Your Tax Return in Canada? The Renter Credits Worth Checking
There is no general federal deduction for rent, but Ontario, BC and Quebec all pay renters through the tax system, and self-employed renters can deduct part of their rent. Here is who qualifies and how to claim.
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Small businessCRA Digital Platform Reporting Rules: What Online Sellers Should Check Before January 2027
Etsy, Airbnb, Uber and other platforms now send the Canada Revenue Agency a yearly summary of what their sellers earned. Your copy arrives by January 31. Here is what is in it and how to make sure your return matches.
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Small businessCPP Contributions for the Self-Employed in 2026: What You Will Owe
Self-employed Canadians pay both halves of the Canada Pension Plan, and in 2026 the maximum tops $9,290. Here is how the bill is calculated, what you get back at tax time, and how to stop it from being a surprise in April.
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Small businessBC's PST Expansion to Professional Services Is Paused: What to Do in 2026
The 7% PST on accounting, engineering and other professional services was due on October 1, 2026. It is on hold, not cancelled. Here is what that means for the businesses that sell those services and the ones that buy them.