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Payroll Tips and CRA Updates
Guides, rate changes, and practical advice for Canadian small business owners running payroll.
New website. Same payroll.
We rebuilt the PayCub site from scratch. More resources, clearer pages, better guides. The payroll platform underneath hasn't changed.
Two things coming to PayCub this summer
We are adding Managed Payroll for business owners who want to hand off the process, and upgrading Bookkeeper Pro with bureau billing tools. Here is what to expect.
T4 Slips Are Due February 28: What You Need to File and How PayCub Makes It Easy
The T4 deadline is February 28. Every employer who paid employment income in 2025 must file T4 slips with the CRA and deliver copies to employees. Here is what you need to do and how to avoid common mistakes.
2026 CRA Payroll Deduction Updates: What Changed and What It Means for Your Payroll
Every January the CRA updates CPP rates, EI rates, and income tax brackets. For 2026 the most significant change is the CPP2 second-tier contribution ceiling. Here is what changed and what you need to do.
CRA Payroll Remittance: Deadlines, How to Pay, and What Happens if You Miss One
Missing a CRA remittance deadline is one of the most common and costly mistakes small business owners make. The penalties are steep and they compound quickly. Here is everything you need to know.
Piecework Payroll in Canada: What Employers Need to Know
Piecework pay is one of the most misunderstood payroll types in Canada. Whether you pay per unit, per job, or per task, the CRA rules are clear — and most payroll software ignores this entirely.
How to Set Up Payroll When You Hire Your First Employee in Canada
Hiring your first employee is exciting. Getting payroll set up correctly from day one — deductions, TD1s, remittance accounts — is what protects you from CRA headaches later. Here is what you need to do.