Harold Yang

Harold Yang is the Editor at Ebsource.com. He focuses especially on Tax and Payroll topics, overseeing the editorial quality of articles covering payroll regulations, tax deductions, employer obligations, and government payroll programs across Canada. With a strong background in financial and policy-focused content, Harold ensures that Ebsource’s tax and payroll resources are accurate, clear, and aligned with current Canadian regulations.

Full Name: Harold Yang

Professional Title: Editor, Ebsource.com

Location: Burnaby, BC (Greater Vancouver Area)

Educational Background

  • Biomedical Engineering Technologist, Medical Electronics at British Columbia Institute of Technology (1997 – 2000)

Career History

Company Position Period Industry
Ebsource Canada Editor Feb 2024 – Present Tax and Payroll, YMYL Publishing
IDC Insurance Direct Canada Inc. Life and Health Insurance Broker Nov 2023 – Present Insurance
Monarch Wealth Corporation Mutual Funds Advisor Apr 2019 – Present Financial Services
GoldenLight Financial Services Personal Financial Advisor Jul 2013 – Present Financial Planning & Investments
London Drugs Computer Technician Nov 1989 – Feb 2022 Retail Technology
Self-employed Medical IT Support Oct 2011 – Jul 2015 Healthcare IT

Areas of Expertise

  • Tax and Payroll Content Editing: Reviews, develops, and publishes content on Canadian tax and payroll topics. He helps employers and HR professionals stay informed with accurate, up-to-date information.
  • Employee Benefits and Payroll Administration: Building on his background as a financial advisor, Harold creates content on payroll compliance, benefits, and deductions that is not just accurate but grounded in real-world financial strategy.
  • Tax-Efficient Financial Strategies: With years of experience as a licensed financial advisor, Harold helps individuals plan for retirement and investments by creating strategies to minimize their tax obligations.
  • Insurance and Benefits Integration: As a licensed life and health insurance broker, Harold has a deep understanding of how group benefits, payroll deductions, and tax rules work together for Canadian employers and their employees.
  • Client Consultation and Needs Assessment: With decades of experience working directly with clients, Harold is skilled at listening to their needs and providing solutions tailored to their unique situations, whether in financial advising, insurance, or benefits consulting.

Harold Yang's Publications and Written Work

Harold Yang has written and edited a wide range of guides that help people understand taxes, payroll, and employee benefits. His work is practical, clear, and built for real people, whether they are filing taxes for the first time, running payroll for a small business, or just trying to make sense of a pay stub.

Below is a selection of his work, organized by topic:

Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners in British Columbia: Options & Cash Flow

British Columbia (BC) small business owners usually fund their own retirement through a mix of an RRSP, a TFSA, savings kept in a corporation...

Workplace Retirement Benefits Contribution Cost in Ontario: Employer Budget Guide

When budgeting for a workplace retirement benefits contribution cost in Ontario, employers should account for costs beyond the plan's basic contribution rate. To build...

Retirement Benefits for Canadian Startups: Step-by-step Planning Guide (2026)

Setting up retirement benefits at an early-stage Canadian startup is easier when you tie every decision to the team and funding you have today,...

Find the Right Fit for Small Business Retirement Plans in Canada: Options & Provider Quotes

Canadian small businesses can offer retirement savings plans without having such risks of a traditional defined benefit pension. The right choice usually depends on...

Group TFSA in Canada: Benefits, Eligibility, and Contribution Rules

A Group Tax-Free Savings Account (Group TFSA) is a workplace savings arrangement in which employers send contributions to employees' individual TFSAs through payroll. Each...

EBSource.com Now Under Direct Management of IDC Insurance Direct Canada Inc.

EBSource.com is now under the direct management of IDC Insurance. Find out how this transition from ORCA affects readers, authors and editorial standards

Our website has a new address: ebsource.com

Your trusted resource for employee benefits news has a new address. Find all our expert guides and insights at ebsource.com.

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP): Who Qualifies, What’s Covered, How to Apply

Discover the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) and find out if you qualify for free dental care, which services are covered, and how to apply here.