The Small Business Information Seminar program is designed primarily to benefit the small business entrepreneur. It is intended to help those who are about to start a business, as well as those who have just begun to operate a business.

The seminar is designed for entrepreneurs who are starting a business. The information is general in nature and is designed to cover a wide range of business situations.

The seminar focuses on:

Payroll module: Deductions--What do you need to take off of your employees' cheques; remittances--When are your payroll remittances due and what are your responsibilities; reporting--filing T4s. This module also outlines employment relationships to help you determine whether a worker is an employee or a self-employed individual.

Income tax module: Starting your business, record keeping, fiscal periods and accounting methods, rights and obligations, payment of taxes, income and expenses, types of income, and capital vs. operating and capital costs.

GST/HST module: This module gives you general information about GST/HST. Do you need to register? How do you register? How to complete the GST/HST return.

E-services module: File a return, register a business, get information, online requests, payroll services, make an electronic payment, download or order forms and publications, and more.

Dates and locations: For a list of upcoming seminars and the subject of discussion, please consult the Canada Revenue Agency's Website.

Canada Revenue Agency
Toll-free (information): 1-800-959-5525 (Business enquiries and registrations)
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-959-2221 (Forms and publications)
Website: http://www.cra.gc.ca/menu-e.html