Alan McEwen

While QuickBooks Payroll may be one of the more popular choices, it’s not the perfect fit for everyone. Most of the pages you’ll read online about QuickBooks and their top competitors are more focused on the U.S. market. That’s why we’ve tailored this specifically to the needs of Canadian small business owners and bookkeepers.  So, […]

While ADP Payroll is one of the better-known options for payroll services, we’re here to guide you through the best Canadian ADP Payroll alternatives on the market and why people look for alternatives in the first place. You’re a busy business owner, and you need the best possible fit in payroll software. Let’s dive into […]

The Wagepoint 2023 Canada Small Business Payroll Calendar gives you a year-long overview of key small business payroll deadlines so you can focus on running your business without worrying about missing important dates.

Payroll year-end has a way of making even the most fearless small business owners feel like castaways, adrift in a sea of payroll paperwork with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) looming on the horizon. It’s like being stuck on an island, Tom Hanks-style—frazzled, isolated, and just waiting for a volleyball named Wilson to show up […]

As the year comes to an end, it’s easy for small business owners to get laser-focused on tying up loose ends. From finalizing financials to ensuring compliance, the checklist can feel endless. While year-end checklists are essential, it’s just as important to take a moment to pause, reflect, recharge, and set your business up for […]

On of the most feared year-end documents is the Pensionable and Insurable Earnings Review (PIER). Unfortunately, that’s because it tends to make payroll professionals or employers feel like they’ve done something wrong. Meaning, there’s a sense of wanting to avoid it at all costs. Before diving into how to avoid a PIER, it’ll first help […]

For small business owners, administrative tasks can consume as many as 120 working days per year. This is why bookkeepers and accountants are essential partners for any business, large or small.   But as any professional bookkeeper or accountant knows, bookkeeping is a labor-intensive job. This is why automated bookkeeping offers a highly effective solution to […]

With the right approach, switching payroll companies can be painless — and even beneficial for your business and employees alike. When you’re already juggling multiple responsibilities, changing a key business tool can feel like more hassle than it’s worth. Especially when it comes to something as sensitive as your payroll. The last thing you want […]

Start with these tips for smooth T4s, T4As and RL-1s at year-end (really!).

Add these dates to your calendar for a smooth payroll year-end.

✨ Note: This year-end KIT is intended for Wagepoint 1.0 users. If you’ve upgraded to Wagepoint 2.0, here is the Wagepoint 2.0 year-end KIT. ✨ Year-end is the perfect time to make sure that all of your information is entered correctly within Wagepoint, including your 2025 Workers’ Compensation rates.  Contact your provincial WSIB/WCB agency to confirm […]

✨ Note: This year-end KIT is intended for Wagepoint 1.0 users. If you’ve upgraded to Wagepoint 2.0, here is the Wagepoint 2.0 year-end KIT. ✨ Due to bank closures, you may need to process your payroll(s) a little earlier-than-usual around this time of year to ensure that all your employees and contractors are paid on time.  […]

Updates to payroll tax tables and everything else you should know for year-end.

En raison de la fermeture des banques, il se peut que vous deviez traiter vos paies un peu plus tôt que d’habitude à cette période de l’année pour vous assurer que tous vos employés et sous-traitants sont payés à temps. Délais de traitement des périodes de paie pour le temps des fêtes 2024-2025. Vous avez […]

Une fin d’année réussie tourne autour — sans grande surprise — de vos documents de fin d’année. Nous avons donc préparé cet article pour vous guider dans les périodes d’examen et de soumission de Wagepoint pour 2023-2024, ainsi que vous fournir quelques conseils utiles pour vous aider à rester sur la bonne voie.  Comment fonctionne […]