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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Child-Related Costs Add Up… Don’t Let the Tax Savings Slip Away 💰🧾

Raising kids comes with plenty of expenses, but some may also come with valuable tax savings.

From summer camps and childcare to before and after-school care, keeping your receipts throughout the year can help ensure you don't miss out on eligible deductions and credits.

Read our latest blog to learn how a few simple habits today can help maximize your family's tax savings tomorrow.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/07/child-related-costs-add-up-dont-let-the-tax-savings-slip-away/

Child-Related Costs Add Up… Don’t Let the Tax Savings Slip Away - Accent CPA If you’re a parent, you already know how quickly the bills start adding up. As one school year wraps up, you’re registering for summer camps. Before you know it, you’re paying school fees and signing up for hockey, dance, gymnastics, music lessons, swimming, and countless other activities that...

📈 When was the last time you worked on your business? 🤔

Taking time to step back, think strategically, and plan for the future can make all the difference. 💡

Read our latest blog to learn why intentional planning is one of the best investments you can make in your business.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/07/when-was-the-last-time-you-worked-on-your-business/

When Was the Last Time You Worked On Your Business? - Accent CPA Last month, we asked: Did you buy yourself a job, or build a career? Here’s our follow-up question: When was the last time you stepped away to work on your business instead of in it? Most entrepreneurs spend their days putting out fires – emails, customers, invoices, staffing, and constant probl...

🚗 Business Vehicle Tax Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

🦄 Can you write off your entire vehicle if you own a business? Not necessarily.

📋 Our latest blog separates vehicle tax facts from fiction and breaks down some of the most common myths business owners hear, so you can make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/07/business-vehicles-separating-tax-facts-from-fiction/

Business Vehicles: Separating Tax Facts from Fiction - Accent CPA Vehicle expenses are one of the most common topics we discuss with business owners. Unfortunately, they are also one of the areas where tax myths seem to spread the fastest. We’ve heard everything from “just put it through the company” to “buy a truck and write the whole thing off.” The re...

We’re grateful to be featured by West-Can HR as part of their Local Business Spotlight.

Thank you for the kind words and for highlighting the work we do. We appreciate the opportunity to support the businesses and communities we serve, and we’re proud to be part of such a great local business network.

Thank you, West-Can HR!

⭐️ Local business spotlight: Accent Chartered Professional Accountants — knowledgeable, trusted, and local. Helping businesses make stronger decisions and plan for the future.

💼 Is Self-Employment For You?

🚀 You didn't just quit your job. You took on five new ones.

📊 Read our latest blog on the realities of business ownership and the importance of managing your business, not just doing the work.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/07/you-didnt-just-quit-your-job-you-took-on-five-new-ones/

You Didn't Just Quit Your Job. You Took On Five New Ones - Accent CPA Every year, we meet people who leave employment to start their own business. They’re talented. They’re motivated. They’re often very good at what they do. But somewhere between quitting their job and opening their doors, many underestimate what they actually signed up for. When you were an emp...

Due to the ongoing flooding and the current situation in Dauphin, our Dauphin office will remain closed until Monday, July 6th.

Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected. We know this is a difficult and stressful time for so many in our community.

At the same time, we've been deeply moved by the incredible kindness we've seen over the past few days. Neighbours helping neighbours, volunteers stepping up, and people coming together without hesitation is a powerful reminder of what makes our communities so special.

We are proud to live and work here, and proud to serve this community every day.

Please stay safe, take care of one another, and know that we're thinking of all of you. We'll get through this together. ❤️

💰 The Capital Dividend Account (CDA) is one of the most overlooked tax-planning opportunities for private corporations.

📈 Before you assume funds can be paid out tax-free, read our latest blog. 🔍

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/06/the-hidden-tax-account-many-business-owners-dont-know-about-the-capital-dividend-account/

The “Hidden” Tax Account Many Business Owners Don’t Know About: The Capital Dividend Account - Accent CPA When business owners sell investments, real estate, or other assets inside their corporation, there is often a silver lining hiding inside the tax bill: the Capital Dividend Account, commonly called the CDA. The CDA is one of those lesser-known tax concepts that can create significant tax advantages...

⚠️ The ugly side of payroll isn't running payroll. 💼

It's the compliance, documentation, and processes that often get forgotten until something goes wrong. 📋 Learn what to watch for in our latest blog.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/06/the-ugly-side-of-payroll-the-stuff-nobody-talks-about-until-its-a-problem/

The Ugly Side of Payroll: The Stuff Nobody Talks About Until It’s a Problem - Accent CPA Most business owners think payroll is simple: Set up employees → run payroll → remit deductions → done. But payroll has a sneaky side. The side that shows up months later with CRA penalties, frustrated employees, missing paperwork, or a scramble during an audit or termination. At Accent CPA, w...

🛡️ Life Insurance: Personal or Corporate? 🏢

Should you buy life insurance personally or through your corporation?

Personally: Simple, after-tax dollars, tax-free payout. Best for family protection.
Corporate: Uses corporate dollars, useful for succession or shareholder planning, but more complex.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, it depends on your goals. ⚖️

At Accent CPA, we help you choose the structure that fits your family, your business, and your future.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/05/life-insurance-should-you-buy-it-personally-or-through-your-corporation/

Life Insurance: Should You Buy It Personally or Through Your Corporation? - Accent CPA Life insurance is one of those things most of us know we should have… but when the quote comes in, it can feel expensive. As business owners, many people immediately ask: “Can I just pay for this through my corporation instead of personally?” We get this question all the time at Accent CPA. Wh...

🤝 Partnership or Joint Venture? (Part 2) 🏢

Two people team up on a project, but how it’s structured can create very different tax and liability outcomes.

Why the difference matters: A one-time project may be a joint venture. Ongoing shared profits and operations may be a partnership.

The right setup can help avoid CRA surprises and reduce risk. ⚖️
Thinking of working with someone in business? Accent CPA can help you get it right from the start.

https://accentcpa.ca/2026/05/partnership-or-joint-venture-part-2/