Corporate Tax Essentials for Business Owners
About this Event
This session is designed specifically for business owners who already operate through a corporation and want to better understand how to pay themselves, use corporate funds properly, and avoid common tax traps.
We’ll walk through practical, real-world scenarios, focusing on the areas that most often lead to confusion, or CRA issues if handled incorrectly.
What you’ll learn:
- Salary vs. dividends—how each works and when one makes more sense than the other
- How to properly use and manage shareholder loans (and avoid unexpected tax consequences)
- Rules around corporate-owned assets (vehicles, expenses, personal use, etc.)
- Key considerations under section 15(2) and other shareholder benefit rules
This session focuses on helping you understand how to use your corporation effectively while staying compliant, so you can make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises down the road.
Ideal for incorporated business owners who want more clarity, better structure, and confidence in how they manage their business finances.
Networking & Business Exposure Opportunity:
Beyond the tax knowledge, these sessions are also designed to create meaningful networking opportunities.
Attendees will have the chance to connect with other local entrepreneurs and professionals.
These sessions are designed not just to inform, but to help you build relationships, increase visibility, and create opportunities for referrals and collaboration as you grow your business.
To support this, each session includes an optional opportunity for one attendee to briefly introduce themselves and their business to the group (5 minutes).
About the Presenter:
Sabet Makhoul, CPA, MBA, is the founder of Avanti Tax, Bookkeeping, and Consulting, a Halifax based firm supporting individuals and businesses with tax, accounting, and advisory services. He brings over 20 years of experience with the Canada Revenue Agency, with deep expertise across small business, audit, criminal investigations, and complex tax matters.
Where is it happening?
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