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Plain-English guides to Ontario payroll
Short, practical guides to the questions small business owners ask us most. No sales pitch. More guides coming every month.
compliance
Your 2026 Ontario CRA Payroll Deadlines in One Place
Every CRA payroll deadline an Ontario small business needs to know in 2026 — remittances, T4 filing, ROE windows, and WSIB due dates. Print it, pin it, reference it.
5 min read
getting started
Hiring Your First Employee? Here's the Payroll Side of It.
A practical checklist for the payroll side of hiring your first employee in Ontario. Employer registration, TD1s, direct deposit setup, and what to expect on that first pay day.
6 min read
getting started
Running Your First Payroll in Ontario: A Plain-English Guide
Everything you need to know to run your first payroll in Ontario — from registering with the CRA to issuing your first T4. Written for small business owners, not payroll professionals.
8 min read
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