Shareholder Loan Explained - Understand it and Avoid Trouble with the CRA

Understand what a shareholder loan is and how to use it. You’ll also be aware of potential tax issues that can arise.

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Content of this video: 

00:00 - Intro

00:36 - What Is a Shareholder Loan?

01:36 - How a Shareholder Loan Is Used

01:42 - Owner Cash Withdrawal

02:03 - Purchase of a Personal Item with Company Funds

03:11 - Owner Cash Contribution

04:22 - Paying a Business Expense with Personal Funds

05:19 - What Your Shareholder Loan Balance Means

06:37 - Bookkeeping Courses

06:56 - Shareholder Loan on a Balance Sheet

08:44 - Shareholder Loan Problems with the CRA

09:21 - How to Avoid Shareholder Loan Tax Problems

09:52 - Repaying the Loan

10:36 - Taking the Funds as a Salary

11:14 - Taking the Funds as a Dividend

11:50 - Final Thoughts

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