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New BlogHe Paid the Tax. The CRA Says He Paid It at the Wrong Rate. Post

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Published on: 12/09/2026

A Maple Leafs signing bonus, an $8-million CRA dispute, and the cross-border tax question every business with people on both sides of the border faces.

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Switching Bookkeepers

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Published on: 10/03/2026

A practical checklist for switching bookkeepers without losing control of your books, admin access, reconciliations, or supporting documents.

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Stripe → QBO/Xero Reconciliation

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Published on: 10/03/2026

A practical guide to Stripe reconciliation in QBO and Xero, including common failure points, clearing account setup, and how to keep payouts clean month after month.

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Three Common Mistakes People Make When Starting A New Business

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Published on: 03/02/2026

Starting a business is exciting but basic accounting mistakes can get expensive. Learn three common pitfalls: doing your own bookkeeping, missing CRA tax remittances, and skipping simple tech that keeps your processes scalable.

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