LBN Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Services

📞 Running a business or working for yourself? The CRA may send an automated reminder call about your GST/HST obligations.

No personal details will ever be requested during these calls.

Details here: https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/file-gst-hst-return/reporting-requirements-deadlines.html

💡 If the CRA sent you a notice about a balance owing, don’t stress — you can set up a payment plan that fits your budget.

👉 Details here: https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/payments/payments-cra/payment-arrangements.html

🛡️ Keep Your CRA Account Secure

Your CRA password is one of your first lines of defence. If it’s been a long time since you changed it — or if you’ve used it anywhere else — consider updating it to keep your personal information protected.

CRA has shared helpful cyber safety tips you can read here.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2026/tax-season-over-most-canadians-threats-to-personal-information-are-not.html

🌞 August Summer Hours Update

For the month of August, our office will be closing at 1 PM every Friday. We hope this gives everyone a little extra sunshine and a smoother start to the weekend.🌻

✨Have a wonderful weekend ahead! ✨

🎉 Happy Natal Day, Nova Scotia!

Today we celebrate the heritage, community, and history of Nova Scotia.

Please note that our office will be closed today, Monday, August 3 in observance of Natal Day.

We will reopen on the next business day.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday 🌟

To stay compliant with your obligations, make sure your GST/HST account information is accurate and up to date. 🔍📄

Update details here: https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/account-change.html

Tax errors happen — late filings, missing slips, or income you forgot to report. ⚠️

If you take action now, the Voluntary Disclosures Program could help you avoid penalties and get back on track. ✔️

Details here: https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2026/voluntary-disclosures-program-second-chance-set-things-right.html

Did you know you should keep your tax records — including your Notice of Assessment — for at least 6 years? 📄

💡They often come in handy for things like:

✅ citizenship or sponsorship applications
✅ mortgage or loan approvals

Keeping your documents organized now can save you a lot of time later.

You can find more details on which records to keep here:

https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/long-should-you-keep-your-income-tax-records.html

📢 The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) was deposited today, July 20th.

✨If you’re not on direct deposit yet, now’s a great time to sign up so future payments arrive faster and without delays:

🔗 https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/direct-deposit.html

💼 Canadian business owners — don’t skip this!

Even if your GST/HST return shows zero to report, filing on time means your refund lands in your hands faster. ⚡💰

Staying ahead of your filings = fewer delays, smoother operations, and a happier business.
📌 Want to know exactly what you need to file?
🔗 https://canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/complete-file-when.html