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Incorporation Benefit – Tax Deferral

Because a company is taxed at a much lower rate on business income than an individual, there is the potential for a large tax deferral. Consider a professional who earns $300,000, but only needs $200,000 before tax for personal use. … Continue reading

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Incorporation Benefit – Lower Income Tax Rates

As I noted previously, there are several benefits to incorporating your practice. One of the greatest advantages of a professional corporation is access to lower income tax rates. In Canada, we have a progressive tax system.  As you earn more … Continue reading

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Professional Corporations in British Columbia

What is a professional corporation? A corporation is a separate legal entity. It can earn income, enter into contracts, purchase real estate, investments and other property, and pay taxes. There are two main types of companies in Canada. A public company generally … Continue reading

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Introduction

Welcome to my blog! I’m a Chartered Accountant based in Vancouver, BC with over 15 years of providing accounting, tax and financial planning services to doctors, dentists, lawyers, and other business professionals.  I like to think that I have learned … Continue reading

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