Accounting and tax, explained
Practical articles on corporate tax, bookkeeping, payroll and tax planning for businesses in Quebec and across Canada.
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How ABZ Accounting Works: Fixed Prices, One Contact, Laval and Online
Who we are, who we work with, how a new client gets started, and what our services cost: ABZ Accounting in Laval, serving Montreal and clients across Canada online.
Do I Need to Register for GST/QST in Quebec? (2026 Guide)
When a Quebec business must register for GST and QST, how the $30,000 small supplier rule works, how to register with Revenu Québec, and when registering early pays off.
When Should a Small Business in Laval Incorporate?
The real reasons to incorporate a small business in Laval or anywhere in Quebec: tax deferral, the small business deduction, liability, costs, and the signs it's too early.
Tax Season in Quebec: Deadlines and Checklist for Individuals and the Self-Employed
The federal and Quebec tax deadlines, what self-employed people must know, the slips and receipts to gather, and how to avoid late-filing penalties.
Fixed-Fee Accounting: How It Works and What It Costs
What a fixed accounting fee covers, what can change the price, typical monthly prices for small businesses in Quebec, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Do You Need a Bookkeeper? A Guide for Small Businesses in Quebec
What a bookkeeper does, the signs your business needs one, doing it yourself vs. hiring help, and what bookkeeping costs for a small business in Quebec.
Corporate Tax Planning in Quebec: Practical Strategies for Small Corporations
Salary or dividends, the small business deduction, bonuses at year-end, equipment purchases and shareholder loans: practical tax planning for small Quebec corporations.
Small Business Accounting Checklist for Quebec: Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly
A simple accounting calendar for Quebec small businesses: what to do every month, every quarter and every year to stay on top of GST/QST, payroll and taxes.
What a Corporation Must File in Quebec: T2, CO-17, Payroll and Sales Taxes
The yearly and monthly filings of a Quebec corporation: T2 and CO-17 returns and their deadlines, tax instalments, payroll slips, GST/QST returns and the annual update with the REQ.
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