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From simple checklists to detailed guides, these Canadian payroll resources offer clear, practical support to manage payroll and keep your business running smoothly.
Payroll practice that scales: 5 bottleneck fixes
Build a payroll practice that scales. Laura Acs shares 5 bottlenecks she fixed at Collective Finance, from client deadlines to SOPs and cleanup day.
How are bonuses taxed in Canada? (2027 update)
Reward your employees for all their hard work while still following tax laws. Learn all about bonus tax in Canada.
Decoding the RL-1: A guide for employers in Québec
Learn who needs to issue an RL-1, what each box reports, how it differs from the T4, and how to file your slips and RL-1 summary by the end of February.
The timezone tax on west coast payroll firms — and how we’re closing it
For west coast firms, a noon ET payroll cutoff means finishing client payrolls before the office even opens. Here’s what that costs a growing firm, and what a wider approval window changes.
Take the stress out of payday with Wagepoint Plus
A one-minute look at how Wagepoint Plus brings payroll, time tracking, and paid time off together.
Missed Wagefest? Watch the free CPD-eligible sessions on demand
Missed Wagefest 2026? Find the replay that answers your biggest question, from 2027 payroll prep to busy-season coverage and cash flow. Watch for free in Canada’s Payroll Collective.
Easy playbook for accountants and bookkeepers switching payroll providers
Fall is when many firms decide to move clients onto one payroll system. This playbook covers what to settle before you set dates, what to watch during the switch, and how to close out each file after go-live.
How to switch payroll providers in Canada any time of the year
Switching payroll providers in Canada can take as little as a week. Learn when to switch, what to export, and what happens to remittances, T4s, and ROEs.
More people, more moving parts: The truth about small business growth
Growing a small business means more moving parts. Meet Wagepoint’s Plus plan, bringing payroll, time tracking and time off together as your team grows.
2026 Canadian small business workforce report: Payroll data insights
Payroll insights into how Canada’s small businesses have grown, who works in them, and what they pay, plus ways for accountants to advise clients based on workforce data.
Canadian firms warned of AI risks to financial data
Wagepoint CIO Alex Yohn tells IT Brief Canada why AI security failures usually come from weak boundaries, not bad intent.
Going against the grain: When remote work becomes a hiring weapon
As return-to-office mandates spread, Wagepoint VP of People and Culture Courtney Cheyne tells HRD Canada how remote work widens the talent pool.
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