Resources

The best accounting resources, free tools, and getting-started guides for Canadian entrepreneurs. Built by CPAs, powered by AI.

Plaid and Flinks Alternatives in Canada (2027)

Nov 3, 2026 · 9 min read

Bank won't connect through Plaid or Flinks? See which Canadian banks struggle (RBC, CIBC, EQ Bank, Venn) and 6 alternatives that keep your 2FA turned on.

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Self-Employed Taxes in Ontario: How to File (T2125 + CPP)

Nov 2, 2026 · 11 min read

Self-employed taxes in Ontario, step by step: report income on the T2125, calculate CPP on Schedule 8, see the 2026 tax rates, and file on time by June 15.

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Ontario Employment and Labour Laws for Small Business

Oct 28, 2026 · 11 min read

Ontario employment laws for small business owners: minimum wage, overtime, vacation, sick days, termination pay and the 2026 rules, explained by CPAs.

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How to Do Payroll in Canada: The 7-Step Payroll Process

Oct 28, 2026 · 8 min read

Learn how to do payroll in Canada in 7 steps: open a CRA payroll account, onboard employees, calculate deductions, remit on time, and file T4 slips by February.

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Small Business Grants in Alberta: 2026 Guide to Qualifying

Oct 26, 2026 · 14 min read

A verified 2026 guide to small business grants in Alberta: which programs are open now, what each pays, who qualifies, and how the CRA taxes the money.

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Best QuickBooks Alternatives in Canada (2026)

Oct 26, 2026 · 10 min read

Looking for a QuickBooks alternative in Canada? Compare 6 options for 2026, from AI bookkeeping to free tools, and pick the right fit for your business.

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Tax Audit Help: How to Handle a CRA Audit in Canada

Oct 21, 2026 · 11 min read

Tax audit help for Canadian businesses: what a CRA audit letter means, what happens during the audit, your 30-day response window, and how to object to it.

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What Is a Capital Expense? Capital vs Operating in Canada

Oct 16, 2026 · 11 min read

What is a capital expense? See how the CRA splits capital and operating expenses, with a list of common Canadian business purchases and how to treat each one.

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Free Bookkeeping Template for Canada (Excel, No Sign-Up)

Oct 16, 2026 · 9 min read

Free bookkeeping template for Canadian small businesses: an Excel spreadsheet with GST/HST, QST and PST columns and T2125 categories. No sign-up needed.

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