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9 articles on realmilitaryflix tagged "small business."

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    When to register for GST/HST: the $30,000 rule, explained

    Freelancers and side businesses can usually wait to register for GST/HST until they cross $30,000. Knowing exactly when you cross it, and whether to register sooner, can save you a painful bill.

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    CPP 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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    How to claim home-office expenses when you rent

    If you work from a rented home, part of your rent may be deductible, but the rules for self-employed people and employees are different, and both are stricter than many people assume.

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    Running a business from a rented apartment

    Your lease, your city’s bylaws, your insurance and the CRA all have something to say about the business on your kitchen table, and most of it is manageable once you know where to look.

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    The small business deduction, explained

    The small business deduction lowers the corporate tax rate on a Canadian-controlled private corporation’s first slice of active business income, but who qualifies, and what it really saves, is more nuanced than most people think.