Business Finance and Taxes

Our team of small business advisors at the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre can help you navigate financing and provincial and federal taxes for your business. From wealth management and investment advice, to information sessions and tax guides, we offer a variety of resources.

View our events calendar to find out about upcoming business finance and tax seminars and learning opportunities.

Guide to small business tax

Download our Guide to Small Business Tax to find out everything you need to know about taxes for small businesses. The guide includes information about:

  • Defining business structures
  • Reporting business income
  • Deducting expenses
  • GST and HST
  • Booking practices
  • How to avoid pitfalls with the Canadian Revenue Agency

FedDev Ontario – Small Business Services also offers multilingual business guides in 15 languages. Click below to access these resources.

Tax refunds and credits

The Province of Ontario offers tax refunds and credits to businesses operating in Ontario. Learn more about these incentives and find out if your business qualifies.

Business income tax

Learn about the business income you need to report if you’re self-employed, a business owner or partner working in the Province of Ontario.

Government of Canada resources

The Government of Canada offers a variety of tax and finance resources to help small business owners and self-employed individuals. Use the checklist for small businesses to learn more about the tax implications of owning a small business.