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Recent Publications

November 23, 2021

Sourcing and closing better deals with PitchBook

In its role as a financial advisor, Baker Tilly Canada Capital Corporation (BTCC) helps small- to mid-size companies execute sell-side, buy-side and valuation engagements. 

June 23, 2021 by John F. Oakey

Easing the transition

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been an important program for businesses struggling with the economic fallout of the pandemic. This program (which began on March 15, 2020) was designed to keep employees on the payroll during a time when businesses were experiencing unprecedented disruption in revenue. The federal government is phasing out this program by reducing the subsidy rate over the remaining four periods, from June 6 to Sept. 25, 2021.

June 22, 2021 by Leigh-Anne Finch

How to attract and retain talent in the new labour market

As society advances through the pandemic, 2021 could see the highest number of people (re)entering the workforce and changing jobs in recorded history.

July 30, 2018 by Bob Boser

Avoiding and Getting Off of The TOSI Highway

On July 18, 2017 the Federal Finance Minister announced proposals to change the tax rules related to income splitting using private corporations. The original proposals were subsequently withdrawn in October, re-released in December and after further changes the proposed legislation was included in Bill C-74 in March 2018. Bill C-74 received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018 and the new tax on split income (TOSI) rules are now in effect as of the beginning of 2018.

March 14, 2018 by Martha MacRae, Todd King

U.S. Tax Reform Punishes U.S. Citizens Abroad

From a taxation perspective, the period from July 2017 to February 2018 has been one of the most tumultuous in recent history for Canadian private company owners. For those who also have the privilege of being U.S. citizens or resident aliens, things have gotten downright ludicrous. In a rush to pass into law the most sweeping tax reform in a generation, U.S. lawmakers have stuck U.S. citizens resident in Canada with retroactive, double taxation, the elimination of much of the tax deferral previously available in their companies, a looming April 17th payment deadline and virtually no rules or regulations to guide them through the chaos.

October 26, 2017 by Michael Nicoló

When opportunity knocks, can your firm afford it?

This article originally appeared on The Lawyer’s Daily website published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.

Consider one of the following scenarios: Your firm’s leadership wants to become the employer of choice for young professionals — and this includes a workplace that appeals to them — calling for significant leasehold improvements.

January 6, 2016 by Peter Hobb

Why Plan for Farm Succession?

Despite farm groups working hard to advise farm owners of the need to plan for their eventual succession, many farmers appear to be reluctant to plan properly. Though there are many reasons, studies show that the number one reason is that it is “too early” to begin planning. But is it really too early, or is there just an unwillingness to plan for succession?