FBC, Canada's Business Tax, Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialists
3015 5 Ave NE T2A 6T8 Calgary, AB, Canada

Calling all Contractors & Trades! Tax season is already here! Thanks to all the government support programs and subsidies, your return may look a little different this year. Cut out the stress and find out what you need to know to file your 2020 tax return in our FREE tax prep toolkit: https://bit.ly/3cRjrYP #TaxPrep #2020TaxReturns #FBC #Trades

You know it's important to manage cash flow. But how do you do it? And what tools will help you? We'll answer these questions in our webinar to help you gain a quick picture of your business cash flow. Sign up for our free webinar here: https://bit.ly/2MPZiYv #CashFlowManagement #MoneyManagement #FBCAdvice

Why do we support Kids Help Phone? "It's an exceptional cause and an organization that matches our values, our philosophy, and frankly, the way we do business" - Steve Ibbotson. Find out more about the bilingual support service here: https://bit.ly/3a13Jsr . #KidsHelpPhone #FBC #Support #HelpOurYouths

Back to Work in Manitoba Wage Subsidy Program: The Manitoba government is expanding its back-to-work subsidy program to encourage employers to bring back their employees or take on new hires. Read more about this on our blog: https://buff.ly/30553Fp

Webinar Wednesday: Managing your business cash flow is essential - learn how to do it, what to look for and what mistakes to avoid. Join our webinar featuring our guest Kevin Cochran of Enriched Academy. Free Registration here https://bit.ly/3mBdWjo

Now is the perfect time to think about what actions you can take before the end of the tax year to lower your future income taxes. Download a free toolkit to learn about the strategies you can apply to reduce self-employment and farming business tax. https://bit.ly/35WFgTp

Are you investing in an RRSP or TFSA? If youre not, youre missing out on tax savings. But you might be wondering, which one should I use? The answer is both if possible and you should max them out as much as you can. https://bit.ly/3ceScFf

When youre busy with the harvest, or preparing for the upcoming season, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. Why worry about taxes now? Proper tax planning is a year-round process. By planning now, you can take advantage of strategies to lower your tax bill in advance of the filing deadline - while theres still time. https://bit.ly/35xBIHa

Tax Planning isn't just once a year. Real tax planning requires a holistic approach to your finances and should be tackled all-year-round. Find out how to hold on to more of your wealth by following the strategies outlined in our free guide. https://bit.ly/35Cjp3l

Well teach you how to alleviate one of your biggest expenses and headaches as a business owner - your tax bill. Register for How to Lower Your Tax Bill: A Webinar for Small Business Owners https://bit.ly/3bYybmg

We have some good news from Ottawa: theyve extended the deadlines for two financial assistance programs that could help your small business. CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) and CECRA (Rent Assistance) have been extended. Learn more https://bit.ly/3iwiJAf

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a temporary training subsidy for employers that will cover 100% of training costs for their employees. Read more about this on our blog: https://buff.ly/3bOPlma

Small Business Guide to Navigating COVID-19: Our 24-page guide provides insights and advice on some of the biggest issues that concern Canada's small business owners in 2020. Download today: https://buff.ly/32e2DFQ

How farmers are networking and sharing ideas online via Farm Credit Canada: https://buff.ly/3bsClCz

Why it's important for you to have a year-end tax plan: https://buff.ly/2GjDbWX

If you receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) or the GST/HST credit, you should file your 2019 tax return as soon as possible so you dont miss out on benefits and credits. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reports that as of August 22, more than 1.3 million Canadians eligible in 2018 for the CCB or GST/HST credits havent filed their 2019 tax return or havent received an assessment for their return from the CRA. If you need help getting caught up or filing your taxes on time, contact us today: https://buff.ly/2YCLAuU

Today we have John Atkinson joining us from FBC Sudbury! Hear how they have been assisting farmers and small businesses, as well as providing convenience in an inconvenient time! https://www.fbc.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/FBC.Sudbury/

Ottawa extends CERB and adds 3 new COVID-19 benefits. Read more on our blog: https://buff.ly/34sOA0A

#FarmFriday: Cowboy Cupcakes via http://canadabeef.ca: https://canadabeef.ca/recipes/cowboy-cupcakes/

What is the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and how does it work? Learn how it will help you as a business owner. Presented by Adam Ecarnot, experienced Local Tax Consultant with FBC. https://www.youtube.com/watch

TuesdayTaxTips: Most people think of tax season as January through April. Only then do they start thinking about how much money theyre going to owe the CRA. If you're self-employed or a small business owner, this simple act of waiting could cost you tax savings. Now is the perfect time to think about what actions you can take before the end of the tax year to lower your future income taxes. If you're self-employed and want to learn how to reduce your tax burden, this toolkit is for you. Download our free tax planning toolkit to learn: https://buff.ly/3iSjXWe

CRA shuts down online services after cyberattacks. Read our blog post for the latest updates: https://buff.ly/3157pVw

Here's what one of our Members has to say about their experience with FBC.

Small Business Guide to Navigating COVID-19 - Our 24-page guide provides insights and advice on some of the biggest issues that concern Canada's small business owners in 2020. Download a copy today: https://www.fbc.ca/insights

#WebinarWednesday: Join our taxes 101: tax tips & audit triggers for trades webinar to learn more about: -Top 10 Tax Tips for Contractors/Trades -Top 5 Audit Triggers - CRA Changes You Need to Know About ... - When to Incorporate your business - Audit Statistics in Canada Register here: https://bit.ly/TaxTipsTrades

#TuesdayTaxTips: Does the thought of organizing your receipts fill you with dread? We get it. It can seem overwhelming to keep track of your receipts on top of the demands of running your own business. Weve outlined seven tips and tricks to help you keep on top of those records: https://www.fbc.ca/blog/7-simple-ways-organize-your-receipts

The potential tax implications of COVID-19 spending: https://www.fbc.ca//potential-tax-implications-covid-19-sp

#FarmFriday: FBC Member Spotlight - The Hagan Family, FBC Members and couple of almost 20 years run a family owned cattle farm in Virden, Manitoba. Read about their story on our blog: https://www.fbc.ca/blog/fbc-member-spotlight-hagan-family

Download our free Tax Tips for Business Owners eBook to learn tried-and-true tax strategies you can start applying today to bring down your tax bill. In this eBook, you'll find out more about: commonly missed tax deductions, why and how to keep good records and how to use the TFSA and RRSP to your advantage. Download here: https://buff.ly/31rYSuU

#WebinarWednesday: Join our Taxes 101: Tax Tips for Business Owners webinar to learn: -Top 10 tax tips -Top 5 CRA audit triggers -Business deductions and how to maximize them... -Incorporation Register here: https://bit.ly/Taxes101SmallBusiness

#TuesdayTaxTips: Weve outlined the current rules surrounding work-space-in-the-home expenses, what paperwork your employees will need and how they can claim this expense on their tax return. Read more here: https://buff.ly/39TyU7a

The CRA has announced it is starting to gear up its full auditing powers that were mostly suspended since the COVID19 outbreak began. Read our blog post to learn more details about what programs they will be looking into: https://www.fbc.ca//covid-aid-paperwork-must-be-order-audi

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is once again extending the payment deadline for current year individual, corporate, and trust income tax returns, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline has been extended from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2020 and includes tax instalment payments. Read more in our blog post: https://bit.ly/2CNkbPj

#MondayMotivation: In light of the #COVID19 pandemic, Western Producer launches NoCOZone a collection of feel good stories featuring Canadian Ag Producers from over the past few years. Read these great stories here: https://buff.ly/3g2VVaj #InItTogether #NoCOZone

#FarmFriday: A delicious summer recipe for your summer BBQ's via Western Producer https://buff.ly/2ZWzNZf

FBC eBook Central: Access tax-saving strategies, financial information and tips you can apply to your business. Our eBooks are free to download and delivered straight to your inbox. Visit https://buff.ly/2WMoXmD to download one today!

Our most popular blog post on our website provides an overview of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit for employees. In case you missed the news, the federal government recently extended CERB by 8 weeks. That means workers receiving CERB who still cant work due to COVID-19, and are reaching the end of their 16-week eligibility period soon, will now be able to continue receiving $2,000 a month ($500 a week) for a total of 24 weeks. Read our blog: https://buff.ly/3aP5MxH

#MondayMotivation: Though most parts of Canada are moving into Stage 3 and opening up, lots of business owners are opting to keep their staff working from home til early fall. We've compiled some tips and advice on how to stay productive while working from home. Read more on our blog: https://buff.ly/2QG4MnF