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Tax Obligations and Residency Rules for American Digital Nomads
If the previous post covered Canadians, this one is for the Americans. The rules are different in important ways, and the most important one is this: U.S. citizens and permanent re
read moreBill C-15: What Amazon, Shopify and Cross-Border Sellers Actually Need to Know (2026)
Important: Tax rules change fast. This post is general information, not advice for your specific situation. Verify anything that matters with your CPA or directly with the Canada R
read moreShould You Buy a Car Through Your Corporation in Canada? The TikTok Tax Advice You Should Ignore
SHOULD YOU BUY A CAR THROUGH YOUR CORPORATION IN CANADA? THE TIKTOK TAX ADVICE YOU SHOULD IGNORE
read moreTax Obligations and Residency Rules for Canadian Digital Nomads
Being a digital nomad presents unique tax obligations and benefits, especially if you are a Canadian. After being a digital nomad for many years, there are some takeaways and learn
read moreHow I Got $28,635 Back for a Client From CRA in 16 Days
My client "Sam" got a CRA audit on his GST/HST return. He'd been trying to save money by filing his own GST returns, and it caught up with him. CRA found mistakes in one return, wh
read moreEtsy GST/HST for Canadian Sellers: What You Need to Know
If you sell on Etsy in Canada, the GST/HST situation is confusing. And honestly, Etsy doesn't make it easy to figure out. Between marketplace facilitator rules, the $30,000 registr
read moreCan You Claim GST on Freight Forwarding Charges? It Depends on Your Import Structure
When you're importing goods into Canada and your freight forwarder charges you GST, the natural question is: can I claim that back? The answer depends on how the importing arrangem
read moreGST/HST for Amazon.ca Sellers: A Guide for Non-Residents
GST/HST for Amazon.ca Sellers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Residents
read moreDo You Need a GST Number on Amazon.ca? Yes, and Here's Why
This question comes up constantly now that Amazon.ca collects GST/HST through their marketplace tax collection service. Sellers think "Amazon handles the tax, so I don't need to re
read moreCan You Pay Your Kids From Your Business in Canada? Here's How to Do It Right
Can you pay your kids from your business in Canada? Absolutely. And honestly, it's one of the smartest tax moves a family business can make when it's done right. But "done right" i
read moreShould a Business Owner Contribute to Saving for First Home (RRSP and FHSA)?
SHOULD A BUSINESS OWNER CONTRIBUTE TO SAVING FOR FIRST HOME (RRSP AND FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT FHSA)?
read moreDo I Include RRSP and TFSA on T1135 Foreign Property Reporting?
Canadian tax residents do not need to report RRSPs, TFSAs, or other registered accounts on the T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statement, even if those accounts hold foreign inve
read moreYour Tax and Residency Questions, Answered
Earlier in this series I covered Canadian and American tax obligations in their own dedicated posts. This one is the FAQ. The questions I get asked most often, with the straightest
read moreAmazon Seller Forums are full of these kind of posts. Does Amazon Collect and Pay Sales Tax GST for Sellers on Amazon Canada? This is one of
Rewards ReefOne of the most common questions I get is about how cryptocurrency can benefit a digital nomad. The resources thus far have been quite diver
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Rob & Marsha Cosman, CPAs
We run Jones Cosman, the CPA practice behind many of the sellers in this community. Bookkeeping, Xero setup, GST/HST filing, T2 corporate returns, non-resident filings, year-end reconciliation. Canadian and worldwide. The whole thing, handled.
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