The Emotional Tax Return: Results are in.
Through research conducted by Xero with small businesses across Canada, the Emotional Tax Return reveals the hidden mental load of running a business. By understanding everything that holds you back, we can help you find the best way forward.
The tax that costs more than money
The Emotional Tax Report reveals the real impact of business stress on Canadian owners with 43% of owners keeping it from their family or partners. Download the report to see what business owners told us and discover how to start reducing the burden on your business.
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Almost 40% consider giving up due to stress
Much of the "hidden stress" small business owners feel comes from the uncertainty of when they’ll get paid. Xero gives you a real-time view of money coming in and going out. Automated invoices and easy-to-read dashboards, mean you can stop guessing about your balance and start planning for growth.
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Trade sleepless nights for sweet dreams
23% of owners are losing five hours or more of sleep a night when business stress peaks. Xero automates repetitive admin, like bank reconciliation, that would normally keep your mind racing at all night. Get your work done faster so you can finally get the rest you deserve.
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Take the dread out of end of fiscal year
Nearly a third of business owners actively avoid managing taxes because of the stress. But when you have a clear view of your cash flow year-round, tax time becomes just another day. Xero keeps your numbers updated so you can feel confident instead of overwhelmed when April rolls around.
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Lessen the load with expert support
Xero makes it simple to share your data with your accountant, giving you a trusted partner to help carry the load. Move from feeling isolated to feeling in control with expert support by your side.
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We’re giving back what you can’t claim
You cannot claim a missed date night or time with the kids on a tax return. We want to help you get those special moments back.
Share your "Emotional Tax" story with us on social media
Tell us what you have lost due to business stress. We can help you reclaim that missed me-time or family getaway.
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Switching is easier than you think
24/7 support makes it easy to partner with Xero. Whether you’re moving from spreadsheets or another software platform, we’ll help you get up and running quickly, so you can focus on the parts of your business you actually love.
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Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.