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BT WM announces new lead of Digital Technology & Risk Group
Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly WM is excited to welcome new partner Deepak Upadhya as leader of the firm’s Digital Technology & Risk Group. A respected people coach, leader and mentor, Upadhya brings to this role more than 25 years of progressive experience leading risk and consulting teams at various professional services firms. His specialized expertise in technology and risk management will serve him well in his new role.
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) announced
In a press conference today, Minister Morneau announced details of the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The announcement by Minister Morneau, followed by details from Department of Finance, provides some important information about this new wage subsidy program.
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Temporary wage subsidy for employers
Updated as of April 1, 2020: The federal government’s relief measures have been evolving over the last couple of weeks as the government tries to get a grasp on the significant economic fall-out from the self-isolation and quarantine of many Canadian citizens.
Additional measures from the CRA
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced additional measures on March 26, 2020 in regard to the extension of tax reporting deadlines. These measures are in addition to the income tax filing and payment deadline extensions previously announced as part of the fiscal measures taken in response to COVID-19.
Corporate Finance
Your go-to resource for investment banking, transaction structuring, M&A and capital advice — whether you’re a buyer, seller, lender, private equity investor or focused on growing or restructuring your business — our Corporate Finance professionals are masters of the art of the deal.
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Tax Forms and Tools
Deadline for QST returns and payments postponed
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Québec government has postponed the deadline for filing QST returns and making the attendant payments. This will apply to filings and payments due between March 27 and June 1, 2020, with June 30, 2020 serving as the new deadline. For reporting periods with filing deadlines that fall after June 1, 2020, the filing and payment deadlines stipulated in the tax legislation will still apply.
Update from IRS regarding federal tax payments due to COVID-19
On March 18, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-17 deferring federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. This notice was superseded on March 20, 2020 by Notice 2020-18 which expanded the relief measures.
Investment Funds
The investment funds industry has experienced significant growth in the last 20 years directly contributing to the wellbeing of the Canadian economy. As the leading advisors to the mid-market investment funds sector, we are the right partners to bring greater financial clarity and guidance.
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ON Economic and Fiscal Update
On March 25, 2020, the Ontario government delivered the province’s economic and fiscal update. The update also indicates the province intends to deliver a multi-year Ontario budget no later than November 15, 2020.
Federal government COVID-19 economic response plan
On March 18, 2020, the federal government made an announcement to postpone the due date of certain 2019 tax filings as part of their COVID-19 economic response plan.
Taking relief measures – new QC tax deadlines
On March 17, 2020, the Québec government made an announcement to postpone the due date of certain 2019 tax filings, as well as certain 2019 and 2020 tax payments. This announcement was followed by a subsequent announcement on March 18, 2020, harmonizing Revenu Québec’s practices with those of Canada Revenue Agency.
