Bianca Mueller, CPB, PCP

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Bianca Mueller, CPB, PCP

Bianca is an award-winning Certified Professional Bookkeeper and Wagepoint’s Community Manager, focused on building a supportive, connected payroll community. Outside of work, you can find her cheering on her son’s basketball team and tackling DIY projects at home.

Minimum wage by province 2026.

Stay compliant by knowing the current minimum wage in your province or territory, plus when Canada’s federal minimum wage applies.

Your Ontario payroll compliance checklist.

Ontario payroll compliance comes with its own rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.

Managing vacation pay in Canada (2026 update).

Handle vacation pay in Canada. We break down the key methods, terms, and latest updates to help you navigate all things related to vacations.

Hiring in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about employees vs. contractors

Looking to understand the difference between an independent contractor and employee in Canada as a small business owner? Start here.

How are bonuses taxed in Canada? (2026 Update)

Reward your employees for all their hard work while still following tax laws. Learn all about bonus tax in Canada.

Your Alberta payroll compliance checklist.

Alberta payroll compliance comes with its own rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.

Year-end payroll for remote and hybrid teams.

Remote or hybrid team? Here’s how Province of Employment works in Canada and what it means for tax deductions, T4s, and year-end payroll.

Gift cards, parties, bonuses — what’s taxable?

Are gift cards taxable in Canada? Learn the CRA rules for employee gift cards, holiday parties, and bonuses.

2025 in payroll: Insights from a year of connecting with the community.

A clear look at the payroll insights that shaped the industry in 2025: from compliance and FINTRAC shifts to AI and community learning.

CRA automobile benefits: Standby charge and operating expense benefits.

CRA automobile benefits can be tricky. Learn which mistakes the CRA flags most often and how to report them correctly.

CRA watchlist: taxable benefit mistakes you can’t afford to make.

Avoid costly CRA penalties. Learn the common taxable benefit mistakes Canadian employers make with vehicles, allowances, and social events.

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  • Bianca is an award-winning Certified Professional Bookkeeper and Wagepoint’s Community Manager, focused on building a supportive, connected payroll community. Outside of work, you can find her cheering on her son’s basketball team and tackling DIY projects at home.