08.04.2019
Corporate tax
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Tax season is stressful for many small and medium-sized business owners. The fact is that most of them lack the time and expertise to file compliant tax returns that qualify them for the maximum amount of credits or refunds. However, some do this by using software solutions specifically designed for entrepreneurs.

If you are tempted to try such a tool yourself, this article may well convince you to give it a shot. Here are 4 benefits of using online tax software for a small business.

Corporate tax software simplifies calculations

When you complete your business tax return by hand, you have to add up all the figures using the tools at your disposal, which can be difficult for someone who only does this type of calculation once a year.

With business tax preparation software, all relevant amounts are automatically added together and integrated into the appropriate tax forms. In fact, many accountants use tax software themselves to simplify this process and ensure that their calculations are accurate.

Software ensures that you get all the tax deductions you are entitled to

When you file your corporate tax return yourself using specially designed software, it can determine whether you are eligible for certain tax deductions and credits and will ask you to enter the information necessary to obtain them.

Conversely, when you file your tax return by hand, you need to know which tax credits you are entitled to in advance.

Tax software reduces the risk of miscalculation

As an entrepreneur, it is your responsibility to ensure that all relevant information about your small business is accurately entered on each form. When you file your own tax return, not only can you make mistakes and enter incorrect information without realizing it, but you can also mistakenly calculate credits, deductions and other amounts that need to be accurate.

With the help of online corporate tax software, not only are all the necessary calculations performed automatically, but the special forms are also completed with your verified personal information. This avoids as many errors as possible and should ensure the accuracy of your T2 or CO-17 return.

You save valuable time by using a software solution for your business taxes

Time is a scarce resource in the business world. It therefore makes sense for an entrepreneur to minimize the time required to file his or her tax returns.

By using a software solution, you can calculate credits and deductions much more efficiently and save a great deal of time. And if you use the same software over the years, your information will be saved and you won't have to re-enter it.

The T2inc software solution, a winning choice for small and medium-sized businesses

If this article has convinced you of the advantages of using business tax software, you should know that the software developed by T2inc has all the benefits listed above and more. T2inc's solution is user-friendly and also includes support from tax accountants.

Contact a T2inc specialist to demo our corporate tax software and unmatched expertise in Quebec!

Frédéric Roy-Gobeil

CPA, M. TAX

As President of T2inc.ca and an entrepreneur at heart, I have founded many start-ups such as delve Labs and T2inc.ca. A former tax specialist at Ernst & Young, I am also a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés CPA and have a master's degree in taxation from the Université de Sherbrooke. With a passion for the world of entrepreneurship and the growth mindset, I have authored numerous articles and videos on the industry and the business world, as well as on accounting, taxation, financial statements and financial independence.

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