# Vsatija ## Posts - [](https://vsatija.com/4399-2/): Employee Stock Options: A smart way to grow your business and your team  What are employee stock options? Employee stock options (ESOs) are a way to reward and motivate your team, whether they are existing employees or sometimes even consultants. Instead of only paying salary or bonuses, you give them the right to buy shares in your company in the future at a set price.In simple terms: When your business grows and the value of the corporation’s shares increases, your employees can share that success.  Why business owners should care Stock options aren’t just another form of compensation. They help you: ✅ Keep strong talent✅ Attract […] - [The Personal Services Business Versus Corporation – CRA Rules](https://vsatija.com/the-personal-services-business-versus-corporation-cra-rules/): The Personal Service Business Versus Corporation – CRA Rules In recent years, we have seen businesses in many areas of the economy hiring contractors on a long-term basis instead of offering permanent full/part time employment. More recently, we are noticing in some industries, contracts come with the stipulation requiring these individual contractors to incorporate their services through a corporation. From the perspective of the hiring corporation, this arrangement of hiring incorporated contractors provides staffing flexibility and can reduce costs such as employee benefits, overtime and vacation pay and payroll source deductions such as employee income taxes and CPP/EI premiums. From […] - [Tax Considerations for “Artist and Performers” in Canada](https://vsatija.com/tax-considerations-for-artist-and-performers-in-canada/): Tax Considerations for “Artist and Performers” in Canada It can be a daunting process to learn about your taxes, especially, if the information is not consolidated in one place. The purpose of this article is to serve as an informative piece to Canadian artists and performers with regard to their tax considerations, whether self-employed or salaried. It contains pertinent information as directly noted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Who Does the CRA consider an Artist? As per the CRA, an individual carrying out any of the following activities is considered an artist or a performer: composed a play, musical, […] - [Salary or Dividends: How should a Business Owner compensate themselves?](https://vsatija.com/salary-or-dividends/): Business owners make a multitude of decisions that may have significant implications on their taxes – especially when it comes to compensating from an incorporated business. One of these is whether they should pay themselves using Salary vs Dividends or a combination of the two. There are many things to consider in deciding the optimal mix than just taxes. This blog will attempt to cover these below. SALARY/WAGES (T4 income): If one decides to use this avenue (paying a salary) – the payments become an expense to the corporation which lowers the corporate taxable income leading to less taxes payable. […] - [Income Tax Tips for Small Business Owners Canada](https://vsatija.com/income-tax-tips-for-small-business-owners-canada/): As the fiscal and tax year draws to a close for most small businesses, use these small business tax tips to review your companies tax situation to see what you can do yet to maximize your tax deductions and minimize the income tax you’ll have to pay. Keep track of your income tax deadlines Whether or not your business is profitable or not, it is required to provide business income and expenses details on their income tax return. Your business can face consequences in the form of interest and penalties if you miss meeting your income tax filing deadlines When […] - [Is Incorporation right for your business ?](https://vsatija.com/is-incorporation-right-for-your-business/): Whether incorporation is right for your business depends on various factors. While the administrative, compliance responsibilities and costs are much higher under a corporate structure the benefits include liability mitigation of the owner, tax deferral strategies and estate planning. From Tax Point of View, incorporating your business is only effective if your business has grown enough to be worthwhile. You don’t only have enough income to offset the costs but need to be prepared to leave enough of your business earnings in the corporation to benefit from Corporate Tax Deferral Strategies. Therefore, from tax perspective, there is no magic number […] - [Sole proprietorship versus Incorporation](https://vsatija.com/sole-proprietorship-versus-incorporation/): Before you start a business, you may have to give some thought to deciding on a legal structure. Different legal structures offer unique benefits and limitations and to help you consider a legal structure that best suites your needs, take a look at both advantage and disadvantages to both sole proprietorship and a corporation. What is Sole Proprietorship ? Sole proprietorship essentially means a business that has no separate existence from its owners. It also refers to the person who owns the business and is personally liable for its debts. Many owners do very well with this model. This is […] - [Important Tax Deadline Dates for Corporations, Sole proprietorships and Partnerships.](https://vsatija.com/important-tax-deadline-dates-for-corporations-sole-proprietorships-and-partnerships/): General Corporations Corporate taxes payable are due two months after the corporation’s tax year end date. With the exception of new corporations in their first year of operations, corporations are required by CRA to pay monthly or quarterly installments throughout the year, if their taxes payable, for the current or preceding taxation year is more than $3,000, otherwise interest will accrue on any balance due and not paid. Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs): Corporate taxes payable are due three months after the corporation’s tax year end. If your corporation qualifies for the small business deduction (SBD) and is expected to […] - [Understanding the Basics of GST/HST for your business.](https://vsatija.com/sole-proprietorship-versus-incorporation-1/): In Canada, there are three kinds of sales tax that businesses need to charge their customers. Depending on your province and the goods or services your company is selling, following are the different kinds of sales tax: GST (Goods and Services Tax) PST (Provincial Sales Tax) HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), combination of GST and PST When do need to register and start charging GST/HST ? Your company makes taxable sales, leases or other taxable supplies in Canada. You are not a small supplier. What are Taxable Supplies ? 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