Currie Accounting Services

Currie Accounting Services Currie Accounting has been serving clients across Canada for over 25 years.

We offer a wide range of personal and business accounting and bookkeeping services, including tax planning and returns, payroll, remittances and record keeping.

Starting September 8, CRA will only accept the current version of Form T2201 for Disability Tax Credit applications. Old...
09/02/2026

Starting September 8, CRA will only accept the current version of Form T2201 for Disability Tax Credit applications. Older forms will be rejected, which can delay or complicate a claim already in progress.

If you or someone you support has an outdated form on file, now's the time to check it before the deadline hits.

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Buy a big piece of equipment for your business this year? You probably can't write off the whole cost at once.Capital Co...
09/01/2026

Buy a big piece of equipment for your business this year? You probably can't write off the whole cost at once.

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) is how the CRA lets you deduct the cost of business assets, spread over several years instead of all at once. Vehicles, equipment, and other property each fall into their own CRA class, with their own deduction rate.

Some purchases may even qualify for enhanced first-year rules, meaning a bigger deduction sooner. The class your purchase falls into makes a real difference, so it's worth confirming with your accountant before you file.

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One firm, everything you need.From bookkeeping and tax planning to payroll and business consulting, Currie Accounting ha...
08/29/2026

One firm, everything you need.

From bookkeeping and tax planning to payroll and business consulting, Currie Accounting has supported Winnipeg business owners since 1996.

Whether you're a small business owner, incorporated, or filing personal taxes we're here for it all.

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Not all business insurance premiums get the same tax treatment. Here's what qualifies.Liability insurance and property i...
08/28/2026

Not all business insurance premiums get the same tax treatment. Here's what qualifies.

Liability insurance and property insurance are generally deductible. Life insurance on yourself or a partner usually isn't, with some specific exceptions.

Getting this claimed properly matters, both to avoid missing a deduction and to avoid claiming one you shouldn't.

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New business owner wondering if you need to register for GST and PST? Here's what you need to know.GST and PST are two d...
08/27/2026

New business owner wondering if you need to register for GST and PST? Here's what you need to know.

GST and PST are two different taxes, but they share the same $30,000 threshold. Once your gross sales pass that amount, you're required to register for both.

GST is federal, so you register with the CRA. PST is provincial, so you register separately with Manitoba Finance, even though the dollar amount is the same.

One more thing worth knowing. Not everyone has to register for PST. Some sectors and services are RST exempt in Manitoba, including certain professional services.

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What Qualifies?SR&ED is a federal tax incentive for eligible research and experimental development work that advances sc...
08/26/2026

What Qualifies?
SR&ED is a federal tax incentive for eligible research and experimental development work that advances scientific or technological knowledge. Simply having a new idea or product does not automatically qualify.

Up to 35% Back:
Eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations may qualify for a federal SR&ED tax credit of up to 35% of eligible expenditures, with qualifying credits potentially refundable.

Manitoba Has an Additional Credit:
Manitoba offers a separate 15% R&D Tax Credit that may be claimed alongside the federal SR&ED credit.

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Disagree with a CRA reassessment? You have the right to formally object but the clock is ticking.You have 90 days from y...
08/21/2026

Disagree with a CRA reassessment? You have the right to formally object but the clock is ticking.

You have 90 days from your Notice of Assessment to file a Notice of Objection. It has to be in writing, and you need to clearly state your reasons for disagreeing.

This isn't something to handle alone involving your accountant early makes a real difference in the outcome.

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Lending money to a spouse or family trust at CRA's prescribed rate can be a compliant way to split investment income, bu...
08/20/2026

Lending money to a spouse or family trust at CRA's prescribed rate can be a compliant way to split investment income, but three things need to be right.

The rate locks in at loan start. This locks in CRA's rate for long term tax planning, even if the rate rises later.

Interest must be paid annually, and properly documented. Missing this step means the attribution rules apply going forward.

It's a strong strategy for families with investments, but only when structured correctly from the start.

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Here's a family income-splitting strategy a lot of business owners don't know about.If you lend money to a spouse or fam...
08/18/2026

Here's a family income-splitting strategy a lot of business owners don't know about.

If you lend money to a spouse or family trust at the CRA's prescribed rate currently 3% and they invest it, the investment income gets taxed in their hands instead of yours. Legally.

Same household income, less tax on it as long as the loan is structured correctly and the interest is actually paid.

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If you own an incorporated business, succession planning isn't something to put off.It covers how ownership eventually t...
08/17/2026

If you own an incorporated business, succession planning isn't something to put off.

It covers how ownership eventually transfers, how your business gets valued, and how to structure that transfer in a tax-efficient way. Starting early gives you options waiting until you need it doesn't.

Whether you're planning to sell, pass it to family, or something else, the earlier this conversation happens, the better the outcome.

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