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Penalties and the Tax-Free Savings Account
Are you the recipient of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) from a deceased spouse or common-law partner? You should be aware that there may be forms to complete and timelines to be aware of. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been assessing penalties on over-contributions and exempt contributions made by survivors of deceased TFSA holders.
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Donations and your estate
Now that the calendar has flipped to May, accountants in public practice have an opportunity to reflect on the past busy season.
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Income received after death
Recently, the Canada Revenue Agency released a technical interpretation to clarify the commentary in the T4001 Employer’s Guide – Payroll deductions and Remittances, and the T4011 guide, Preparing Returns for Deceased Persons, in respect of income payable at death...
Grinding through the small business limit
In 2018, amendments to the Income Tax Act were enacted to limit the $500,000 federal small business limit where a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) earns investment income. For every $1 of Adjusted Aggregate Investment Income (AAII) that a CCPC earns in excess of $50,000, its small business limit will be reduced by $5. The full small business limit, where the CCPC earns $150,000 or more of AAII, will be eliminated. AAII effectively includes any investment income that is not incidental or does not pertain to an active asset. Note that in Saskatchewan, the grind will reduce the provincial small business limit by $6 for every $1 of AAII because of the province’s higher provincial small business limit ($600,000).
Infographic: Budget 2019 highlights
Some of our experts’ top takeaways from this election-year budget include:
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Shareholders agreements, exit provisions and the impact of control
Control is an important concept for applying certain income tax rules and valuation issues (amongst others) when dealing with corporations...
Commentary
The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, today tabled his fourth federal budget titled “Investing in the Middle Class”. With this budget, the government addressed four key areas:
- Investing in the Middle Class
- Building a Better Canada
- Advancing Reconciliation
- Delivering Real Change
New IRS security measures could cause problems for U.S. citizens in Canada
The IRS announced on June 4, 2019, that it will end its tax transcript faxing service in June and will amend the Form 4506 series to end third-party mailing of tax returns and transcripts in July. The announcement indicated that transcripts have become increasingly vulnerable as criminals impersonate taxpayers or authorized third parties to file fraudulent returns for refunds.
Are sales and renovations of used residential houses GST/HST exempt?
The common belief that the sale of a used residential house is always exempt from the Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) is not absolutely correct.
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The talent acquisition time bomb
At Baker Tilly, we believe there are people solutions that can help your business thrive. Canadians are facing the daunting realities outlined below, but we know that knowledge is power. By taking proactive measures, we can provide valuable support to our clients in their pursuit of excellence. Here are some of the major issues we are facing, along with recommendations that will assist in your continued success.
Infographic: 4 paths to savings for home buyers
A surprisingly high percentage of home owners, home buyers and real estate professionals (including agents, accountants, bankers and lawyers) are unaware of the tax credits and incentives available on the purchase and renovation of homes in Canada. With that in mind, here are four of the most widely available opportunities.
3 items you almost missed in Budget 2019
Baker Tilly Canada’s National Director of Tax Services John Oakey considers three items in the federal budget that almost flew under the radar: cryptocurrency non-compliance, beneficial ownership transparency and the future of surplus stripping.
Time is running out to get caught up with the IRS
The IRS warned recently that the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures may end. The message is clear: don’t wait any longer.
