Blahnik & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants Inc

✨ Happy New Year from Blahnik & Associates! ✨ As we welcome 2025, we’re excited for the opportunities ahead and grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us. May this year bring you success, happiness, and all the things that matter most. Here’s to a bright and prosperous new year! 🥂🍾 #HappyNewYear #Hello2025 #NewYearNewGoals #ThankYouForYourSupport

🎄 Merry Christmas from Blahnik & Associates! 🎁 Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with happiness, laughter, and time well spent with loved ones. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another successful year ahead! 🌟 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #GratefulForYou #AccountingWithHeart

📢 Exciting News for Small Businesses! 💼🌱 As of November 25, 2024, the Canada Carbon Rebate payments for small businesses have officially begun! These tax-free payments will return $2.5 billion in proceeds from the price on pollution, covering fuel charge years 2019-2020 to 2023-2024. The best part? The process is automated, meaning eligible small and medium-sized businesses will receive the rebate quickly and efficiently! 💡 Tip: This is a great time to ensure you're signed up for Direct Deposit with the CRA to get your rebate faster and directly into your account. Don't miss out on this opportunity to streamline your payment process! 📌 Eligibility: To qualify for the rebate, your business must have: -Employed people during the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 -Filed all your tax returns up to the December 31, 2023 year-end. This initiative helps alleviate the financial impact of carbon pricing, providing businesses with much-needed support to thrive while contributing to a cleaner environment. 🌍 #Canada #CarbonRebate #SmallBusinessSupport #GreenEconomy #TaxFree #SustainableBusiness #DirectDeposit #Eligibility

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄 Our office will be closed from Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 for the holidays so our team can enjoy quality time with family and recharge for the year ahead.  Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎉 #holidaybreak #officeclosed #happyholidays

📢 Important Update for All Business Owners! 📢 Starting Spring 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be transitioning to online mail as the default method for delivering most business correspondence. That means your business notices, forms, and other documents will be sent directly to your secure online portal – My Business Account – instead of through traditional mail. 🔑 How to Prepare: 1. Sign into or Sign up for My Business Account to ensure access to all your business documents. https://lnkd.in/eUEw5afp 2. Update your email address to receive important notifications when new mail is available. Stay ahead of the change! 📧💻 If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help! #CRA #OnlineMail #BusinessOwners #DigitalServices #MyBusinessAccount #CanadaRevenueAgency #TaxUpdate #BusinessTips

🎉📊 Holiday Relief for Canadians!   This holiday season, the federal government is rolling out some exciting updates that could save you money:   ✅ 2-Month GST Holiday: From Dec. 14 to Feb. 15, GST will be waived on children’s clothes, toys, diapers, car seats, Christmas trees, alcohol (beer, wine, cider), and many grocery items (including pre-made meals, salads, chips, and candy)! 🍽️🎁 🍴 Restaurant Meals: No GST on restaurant meals during this period if you want a break from cooking! 💰 $250 Cheque & New Rebate: Canadians who worked in 2023 and earned under $150,000 will receive a $250 Working Canadians Rebate in early spring. The government estimates that 18.7 million Canadians will benefit.   For a family spending $2,000 this holiday season, that’s an estimated $100 in savings thanks to the GST cut. 🎉   Might be a good idea to wait until after December 15 to do your holiday shopping, especially for your kids and grandkids to save 5%. #HolidayRelief #GSTHoliday #TaxSavings #AccountingTips #CanadianSupport  

🕊️ Remembering Our Brave 🕊️ On this Remembrance Day, we honor the courageous individuals who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Their courage inspires us, and we are forever grateful. In observance of this important day, our office will be closed. Let’s take time to reflect and remember those who served. #RemembranceDay #ThankYou #OfficeClosure #LestWeForget

We are so excited to introduce our newest team member! Kathryn joined B&A last month on an internship/partnership with Robertson College as part of her practicum, that she will now graduate and receive her diploma in their Accounting Technician program. Kathryn has been a very positive addition to our team from the moment she set foot in our office and brings with her an eagerness to learn and assist our clients. We are thrilled that she will continue her accounting career journey with B&A on a full-time basis, as she further develops her accounting skills; to build on what is already a strong foundational knowledge, proficiency with key tools, and a detail-oriented, results-driven attitude. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys swimming for both fitness and relaxation. #WelcomeToTheTeam #AccountingJourney #BuildingTheFuture #AccountingExcellence

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Blahnik & Associates! 👻 As the spookiest day of the year approaches, remember to keep your finances in check—no tricks, just treats! Whether you’re budgeting for costumes or planning your end-of-year taxes, we’re here to help. If you need help untangling any spooky numbers, we’re just a call away. Have a fang-tastic day! 🦇 #HappyHalloween #BooToBadBudgeting #TreatYourself #TrickOrTax

🚨 Attention Business Owners! 🚨   Did you know? The Small Supplier Threshold for RST registration has increased from $10,000 to $30,000, aligning it with GST regulations! 💰 This change can significantly impact your business operations, so it’s crucial to stay informed. Understanding your RST registration and reporting requirements is essential, especially since the rules can vary widely by industry.   👉 Make sure you're compliant and take advantage of this update! Need help navigating the complexities? Our team is here to assist! #Accounting #RST #GST #BusinessUpdate #Compliance #TaxTips