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Corporate Tax For Canadian Business

Information about corporate tax for Canadian businesses. Includes information on the GIFI, filing corporate income tax, and online tax filing for corporations.
Types of Corporations in Canada and Corporate Tax
Tax-wise, there are different types of corporations in Canada and they get taxed differently. One type of corporation, the Canadian-controlled private corporation, has a lot of corporate tax advantages over the others. Here's what you need to know about corporate tax to choose the 'right' type of corporation.
Corporate Tax Advantages of the Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation
The Canadian-controlled private corporation, has a lot of corporate tax advantages over the other types of corporations in Canada. Here's a primer on the corporate tax advantages that Canadian-controlled private corporations enjoy.
What's New in Business Taxes for 2008
There's something for everyone in this package of business income tax changes for 2008 and every Canadian small business should see some benefit from these tax reductions. Here's a list of the Canadian federal government's business tax reductions that may affect your corporate income tax in 2007 and 2008.
Top Canadian Tax Software Programs
Tax preparation software isn't just for calculating your taxes; it's also an excellent tax planning tool. Here are the best for small business people filing Canadian T1 (personal) or T2 (corporate) tax returns.
Business Expenses as Tax Deductions Index
A list of common business expenses for Canadian businesses with links to details about using particular business expenses as tax deductions.
GIFI Definition
An explanation of what the GIFI is and how it relates to corporate income tax, including a link to the complete GIFI.
Should You Incorporate Your Small Business?
Is it better to pay corporate tax or be taxed as an individual? Here's an outline of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating your business.
Corporation Internet Filing
This page explains which corporations are eligible for internet filing, and links to information about how to file your corporation's income tax return over the 'Net (CRA).
Corporation Instalment Guide
CCRA guide to paying corporate income tax by instalment, downloadable as a PDF file.
GIFI Short Form For Corporations
An explanation of who can use the GIFI Short Form and a line-by-line explanation of how to complete the GIFI Short Form (CRA).
Guide To The General Index Of Financial Information (GIFI)
This guide from the Canada Revenue Agency includes the complete GIFI index and information on using the GIFI for corporations.
The Small Business Deduction (IT73R6)
Reading this Canada Revenue Agency document will help you determine whether or not your corporation qualifies, and provides the details of calculating this income tax deduction.
T2 Corporation - Income Tax Guide (T4012)
If your business is incorporated, you'll need to read this Canada Revenue Agency Guide to corporate income tax.

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