Tax & Reporting
Section 87 Explained: What Payroll Teams Need to Know
Understand Section 87 of the Indian Act. Join our webinar to learn payroll tax exemptions, compliance tips, and best practices for First Nations employees.
Employment Hero in August: HR and payroll built for Canadian businesses
Explore Employment Hero’s August 2026 updates: Section 87 tax support, percentage-based deductions, AI-powered timesheets, and new compliance tools for Canada.
Introducing Contractor Payments: Pay your your entire Canadian workforce within Employment Hero
Contractor Payments is live for Canadian businesses on Employment Hero. Onboard, pay and manage contractors with T4A filing and CRA compliance built in.
Indigenous Payroll Compliance Checklist
Simplify Section 87 tax exemptions with our practical Indigenous payroll compliance checklist. From eligibility to year-end, manage your payroll accurately.
T4 season for Indigenous employers: Getting Code 71 and exempt income reporting right
How Section 87 exempt income should appear on the T4, what Code 71 requires and the common filing errors that trigger amended slips.
Section 87 of the Indian Act: A guide for payroll teams
Who qualifies for the Section 87 tax exemption, what “employment income earned on reserve” really means and the myths that trip up Canadian payroll teams.
Issue #10: Is social media’s business model about to break?
Dive into this week’s discussion to explore Meta’s $1.4T legal battle, John Tavares’ $8M tax fight, and the real reason Canadians are hoarding cash.
Issue #1: Should Canada’s First $100K Be Tax-Free?
A bold proposal wants to exempt the first $100,000 of income from federal tax. We unpack why the idea is striking a nerve with Canadian workers and employers alike.
What actually triggers an SR&ED audit in 2026
What actually triggers a CRA SR&ED audit in 2026? Learn the real risk factors, debunk common startup myths, and get a practical checklist to stay review-ready.
Mid-year payroll alert: Navigating the CRA July 1 tax changes
The CRA’s July 1 update affects payroll in BC, NL and PEI. See what’s changing, who’s impacted, and how Employment Hero automates it.
When should startups consider filing for SR&ED?
Most startups miss SR&ED or file too late, quietly losing tens of thousands. Learn when to start claiming and how to maximize your refund.
T4 vs. T4A Slip: Who gets what and how to produce them
Confused about T4 vs. T4A slips? Learn who gets which slip (employees vs. contractors), common CRA mistakes to avoid, and how to file stress-free.
How your payroll setup can impact your SR&ED tax credits
A fragmented payroll setup quietly erodes your SR&ED refund. Learn how integrated time tracking and payroll can maximize your claims. Book a demo today.
How to win a SR&ED audit in 2026
A SR&ED audit notice shouldn’t cause panic. Discover what the CRA expects in 2026 and get 3 proven strategies to protect your claim. Read our blog.
Is your SR&ED claim leaking cash? How to maximize your 2026 refund
Stop your SR&ED claim from leaking cash. Learn how to maximize your 2026 refund by fixing payroll and time-tracking data gaps. Read our blog for more.



















