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Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
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Opening Your Dedicated FMHC Bank Account: Following the Rules & Best Practices

This is Part 2 in our 12-part FMHC Mastery Series. You've signed the Self-Directed Care agreement and you know you…
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Family-Managed Home CareBookkeepingFMHC Mastery SeriesWhy Most SDMs Need a Qualified FMHC Bookkeeper: Schedule O Requirements Explained
May 27, 2026

Why Most SDMs Need a Qualified FMHC Bookkeeper: Schedule O Requirements Explained

This is Part 1 in our 12-part FMHC Mastery Series. Becoming a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) for a loved one’s home care is one of the most meaningful yet overwhelming responsibilities you may ever take on. You’ve just signed the…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
Image by DC Studio on FreepikChoice in Supports for Independent LivingBookkeepingYou’re the Captain Now: The Hidden Bookkeeping Burden of CSIL (and How to Handle It)
May 5, 2026

You’re the Captain Now: The Hidden Bookkeeping Burden of CSIL (and How to Handle It)

There’s a scene in the 2013 film Captain Phillips where a Somali pirate, having seized control of a cargo ship, turns to the stunned captain and delivers one of the more memorable lines in recent cinema: “I’m the captain now.” When someone…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
Family-Managed Home CareBookkeepingThe FMHC Application Process: What to Expect from Your First Meeting to Your First Paycheque
May 1, 2026

The FMHC Application Process: What to Expect from Your First Meeting to Your First Paycheque

When families first learn about Ontario’s Family-Managed Home Care (FMHC) program, the question they usually ask is whether they qualify. That’s a reasonable place to start. But the question I hear more often once they’ve gotten through the door is…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
TaxIs Tax Planning right for me?
April 27, 2026

Is Tax Planning right for me?

Most people think about tax once a year, somewhere between the last week of February and the filing deadline, when the receipts come out and the RRSP contributions get tallied. For a large portion of Canadian taxpayers, that’s probably fine.…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
TaxDon’t Make the Same Mistake: 5 Common Errors on Income Tax Returns
April 24, 2026

Don’t Make the Same Mistake: 5 Common Errors on Income Tax Returns

Every year, thousands of Canadian businesses and high-net-worth individuals file income tax returns with errors that cost them money, invite CRA scrutiny, or both. Some of these mistakes are obvious in hindsight. Others are genuinely nuanced — the product of…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
BookkeepingFamily-Managed Home CareConsidering Family-Managed Home Care? Here’s What You Need to Know
April 22, 2026

Considering Family-Managed Home Care? Here’s What You Need to Know

If someone you love has a disability or high-needs condition and you’re exploring how to bring care into your home on your own terms, Ontario’s Family-Managed Home Care (FMHC) program may be one of the most empowering options available to…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA
AccountingBookkeepingFamily-Managed Home CareTax6 Signs You Need a New Accountant
March 11, 2026

6 Signs You Need a New Accountant

Switching accountants feels like a big decision. There’s history involved, and inertia, and the nagging worry that any change will cause more disruption than it’s worth. For most people, loyalty to an existing accountant persists long past the point when…
Daniel Martin-Weaver, CPA