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Collins Barrow partner one of the world's leading transfer pricing advisors

Collins Barrow partner David Kemp was recently acknowledged by Euromoney Legal Media Group Expert Guides as one of the world's leading transfer pricing advisors.

2013 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show Winners

Collins Barrow once again took part in Canada's Outdoor Farm Show on September 11-13, 2013 where we challenged visitors to our booth to guess the number of coffee beans in the jar. The correct answer was 6,074. The winners are Henry Groenestege of Sebringville and M. Benschop of Port Perry.

Tax Savings Opportunity: Lock In Family Loans by September 30

<span>On October 1, 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency’s prescribed rate of interest will increase for the first time in over four years, from 1% to 2%. </span>

New Foreign Property Reporting Requirements

<span>Some recent changes to the foreign property reporting requirements for Canadian taxpayers can increase the reporting obligations on those who invest actively outside Canada.</span>

Collins Barrow manager presents for RBC Dominion Securities

Oshawa, ON – Collins Barrow manager Scott Sonley presents on maximizing business valuations. Scott’s presentation will outline important steps and key considerations for business owners who are planning to retire or sell their enterprise.

Collins Barrow Toronto launches actuarial services practice

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow Toronto announces that a leading team of actuarial consultants, Dion Durrell, has joined the firm. This merger enhances Collins Barrow’s service offering to financial and insurance institutions and trade associations.

Collins Barrow supports Weekend to End

Montreal, QC – A team from Collins Barrow Montreal recently completed the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. The two-day journey around the city represents the culmination of months of fundraising and training, a community commitment supported by the entire office.

Collins Barrow supports Eva's Initiatives

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2013 - Collins Barrow recently announced its donation to Eva's Initiatives, a not-for-profit organization that works with homeless and at-risk youth to help them lead productive, self-sufficient and healthy lives.

Collins Barrow rides for Heart & Stroke Foundation

Red Deer, AB – Partners and professionals from Collins Barrow Red Deer LLP recently rode a Big Bike in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A total of 28 team members cruised in tandem throughout downtown Red Deer. Together they raised $2,345 for the Foundation.

U.S. Real Estate Issues

<span>The U.S. real estate recovery is underway and approximately 40% of recent existing home sales have occurred in the southern United States.[1] Many Canadians have played a role in this recovery by purchasing U.S. property, either for personal use, rental use, or both. For these Canadians, there are several U.S. tax matters to consider, including obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), properly filing required U.S. tax returns, and applying for a withholding certificate. Properly addressing these matters is a requirement under U.S. income tax law, and can minimize tax withholdings and liabilities during ownership and at the time of sale.</span>

U.S. Transfer Certificates: Unexpected Delays in Distributing Canadian Estates

<span>Though much has been written in connection with the U.S. estate and gift tax regime and the varying effects on Canadians, the requirement to obtain transfer certificates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is often overlooked or unanticipated.</span>

Collins Barrow partner wins Ottawa City Chase

Collins Barrow partner Mike Hayward recently nabbed first prize in the Ottawa Scion City Chase for charity. Racing around town to find clues and solve puzzles, Mike and his teammate Shawn Roussy, completed the six-hour competition in just over two hours. Together, these chartered accountants raised more than $2,000 for Right to Play.

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