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Tips, insights, and real small business experiences to help you run payroll with confidence (and maybe even enjoy it).

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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.

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.

Employer health tax Ontario (2026 update).

What is Employer Health Tax? Learn how Ontario’s EHT works and how it affects your business.

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.

Does overtime get taxed more in Canada? Common misconceptions debunked.

Ever wondered how overtime gets taxed in Canada? Have an employee claiming they got taxed more because of it? Learn all about it here.

A totally simple guide to TD1 forms for Canadian small business owners.

TD1 forms might seem like just another form in the pile of payroll paperwork, but you won’t want to overlook them. Here’s why.

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.

Payroll remittance schedules and deadlines: A complete guide for employers. (2026 Update)

In this post, we’ll outline the types of payroll deductions you need to make, along with which kind of remittance schedule you’ll need to follow. As advocates of simple, fast, friendly payroll, we’ll do our best to try to make this as painless as possible.

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