November 22, 2023 by Rosa Maria Iuliano
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
November 4, 2022 by John F. Oakey
On November 3, 2022, the Fall Economic Statement was provided by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P. in the House of Commons.
May 28, 2021 by Todd King, Martha MacRae, Connor MacKenzie
The Biden administration’s “Made in America Tax Plan” and what it could mean for U.S. citizens residing in Canada
November 22, 2017 by Bill Crowther
On July 18, 2017, the federal government of Canada introduced proposals (“announcements”) curtailing the use of private corporations to gain tax advantages over other individuals in Canada who do not utilize such corporations. The proposals were positioned by the government as measures to ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share and the Canadian tax system is applied in a manner that is fair for all Canadians. If enacted as introduced, these proposals represent arguably the most significant changes to the taxation of private corporations in over 40 years.
October 20, 2017 by Derek de Gannes
On October 20, 2017, the Department of Finance (“Finance”) responded to several concerns raised by the venture capital and angel investor sectors in respect of the proposed taxation of private corporation measures (see CBT’s summary here).
September 27, 2017 by Ralph Neate
From an investment perspective, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make sense for many Canadians. They allow them to reduce investment risk by diversifying their holdings through exposure to multiple industries and sectors of the economy, without the need to hold many individual stocks and bonds.
September 27, 2017 by Jonathan Gehrts
U.S. persons (U.S. citizens or green card holders) living in Canada or abroad who have investments outside the U.S. should be aware of the potentially onerous tax filing requirements imposed by the IRS, and how those rules will apply to their investments. IRS rules can be particularly complex when investments in foreign companies or funds earning passive income are involved.
This article expands upon the discussion in the companion piece, “U.S. tax pain: Canadian mutual funds and ETFs,” in this U.S. Tax Alert. This article digs deeper into the intricacies of the definitions and the filing requirements for PFICs and CFCs.
June 7, 2017 by Julie Chrétien, Dan Gauthier
In today’s ever-changing business environment, digital globalization is aggressively increasing. With the world more connected than ever, it is the dawn of a new era of surging flows of data and information. The growth of the internet and use of digital technology have both transformed and disrupted the world of business. A hyper-connected universe has opened up radical new possibilities, but has also cultivated an increase in cybercrime.
May 25, 2017 by Matthew Wilson
Canadians with business or personal interests in the United States and American citizens living in Canada may want to take a renewed look at the fast-changing tax environment south of the border. Tax reform was one of the key planks in Donald Trump’s election platform, although it’s unclear how many of these ideas he’ll be able to implement. It would be prudent to consider some possible implications for your business, your family and yourself.
Of course, any steps you take depend on your personal circumstances and they should be taken only after consultation with a qualified business professional. But in broad strokes, here are some ideas to consider.
March 9, 2017 by Maria Severino
The Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced that the government’s federal budget will be tabled on March 22, 2017. Last year’s Canadian federal budget came in with a whopping $29.4-billion deficit and notable tax changes in the area of the small business deduction eligibility, among others. There were a number of items promised by the Liberal government during its campaign that were not announced in last year’s budget. Will the Liberal government hold true on those promises in the 2017 budget? How will those potential tax changes impact business owners and individuals? Some areas to watch are outlined below.
December 8, 2016 by Craig Cross
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9) introduces major accounting changes for financial assets that are likely to significantly impact the financial statements of credit unions and other lending organizations, such as leasing companies. This article focuses on classification and measurement – including impairment loss provisions – of credit union financial assets. Other significant changes that may impact credit unions (such as the simplification of hedge accounting) are not covered in this article.
November 23, 2016 by Nicole Liesemer
CPA Canada has issued Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE) 2400 Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements. This new standard replaces existing standards for review engagements, including Section 8100 (General Review Standards), Section 8200 (Public Accountant’s Review of Financial Statements), Section 8500 (Reviews of Financial Information Other Than Financial Statements), as well as Assurance and Related Services Guidelines 20 and 47. This will be effective for reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 14, 2017. Early application of CSRE 2400 is not permitted. This publication will address the key changes to review engagements that will impact users of the financial statements, including shareholders, investors, those charged with governance, management and other stakeholders.
July 18, 2016 by Sylvain Campeau, Ilham Fuad
Life insurance rules have remained relatively intact since 1982, but that’s about to change. Starting January 1, 2017, new income tax legislation will come into effect that will change some taxation aspects of life insurance policies. These modifications will impact taxpayers’ estate planning, and more specifically, cases where life insurance policies are purchased through a corporation.
Members of partnerships or shareholders (in certain corporate structures) – take note! The 2016 Federal Budget proposes to extend partnership income rules to certain partnership and corporate structures , which may:
March 28, 2016 by Tom Hunt
On March 22, 2016, the Minister of Finance, Honourable Bill Morneau, tabled Budget 2016. Budget 2016 contains numerous business income tax measures. However, for taxpayers who are members of partnerships or shareholders in certain corporate structures, the proposals to small business taxation are of particular interest.