"I have t4's for 2011,2012. But show zero income, I'm told my income is tax exempt due to shareholder loan...correct?"
No, probably not. Your shareholder loan should be in a nil balance or a credit balance, showing that the company owes you funds. If you have taken out more than you have put in, that money is taxable by way of a T5. As long as the company owes you money, you can pay yourself tax free.
For instance, if you buy a car for the company for $10,000, it would be debit assets $10,000 and credit shareholder loan $10,000. You could take that $10,000 back in draws during the year tax free. If you draw out $15,000, you will issue a T5 for $5,000 and pay tax on that on your personal tax return.
You should discuss how this works with an accountant.
No, probably not. Your shareholder loan should be in a nil balance or a credit balance, showing that the company owes you funds. If you have taken out more than you have put in, that money is taxable by way of a T5. As long as the company owes you money, you can pay yourself tax free.
For instance, if you buy a car for the company for $10,000, it would be debit assets $10,000 and credit shareholder loan $10,000. You could take that $10,000 back in draws during the year tax free. If you draw out $15,000, you will issue a T5 for $5,000 and pay tax on that on your personal tax return.
You should discuss how this works with an accountant.
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