The holiday rush is finally over. The returns have mostly stopped arriving, and things are starting to feel a little quiet. While the pace has slowed down, this is actually the perfect time to catch your breath and tackle those important but not urgent items you had to push aside during Q4. Use this quiet period to plan your tax installments, review your 2026 marketing strategy, and check off those lingering to-do list items before things ramp up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is what you need to have on your radar this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually, your deadline to file T4s (if you pay salary) and T5s (if you pay yourself dividends) is February 28. But because February 28 falls on a Saturday this year, your official deadline shifts to Monday, March 2, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your T-slips are prepared and distributed to employees and recipients on time \u2014 late filing can result in penalties from the CRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI seems to be everywhere lately \u2014 writing poems, creating art, planning vacations, and even helping draft emails you really didn’t want to write. And it’s not just a trend. Nearly 1 in 2 employees now use AI at work, with usage continuing to rise as people look for ways to save time and reduce mental clutter. 75% of organizations worldwide are now using AI in at least one part of their operations \u2014 a sign that it’s quickly becoming part of everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you love it, fear it, or quietly use it to rewrite texts before sending them \u2014 AI is officially here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Action Item:<\/strong> Next time you’re feeling stuck or short on time, ask an AI tool to help you draft, summarize, or organize \u2014 even saving a few minutes can make a busy day feel a little lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you selling to American customers? Even if you don’t have a physical warehouse in the U.S., you might have triggered “Economic Nexus” in certain states simply by exceeding a sales threshold \u2014 often $100,000 USD or 200 transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n States like California and New York are particularly aggressive about this. The good news? February is the perfect time to run a “Sales by State” report in Shopify or Amazon to see if you’re approaching these thresholds. Catching this early means you can register proactively instead of dealing with penalties later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m currently fueled by coffee and spreadsheets! My tip for you this month: look at your subscription software. I see so many businesses paying for apps they installed for Black Friday and forgot to cancel. Do a quick audit of your monthly recurring expenses \u2014 that $29\/month adds up to $348\/year. Multiply that by five forgotten apps, and you’ve just found $1,740 in your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s get those T-slips sorted early. Contact us<\/a> if you need help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTrend Watch: U.S. Economic Nexus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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