March 14, 2023 by John F. Oakey
On Feb. 28, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Bittner v. United States1 that the non‑willful penalty for failure to file the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) report was on a per report basis, not per account basis.
March 8, 2023 by John F. Oakey, Brenda L. Scott
On March 7, the Manitoba government released its 2023 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
March 1, 2023 by John F. Oakey, Brenda L. Scott
On Feb. 28, 2023, the Alberta government released its 2023 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
March 1, 2023 by John F. Oakey, Brenda L. Scott
On Feb. 28, the B.C. government released its 2023 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
February 1, 2023 by Ben Berci
The Underused Housing Tax Act (UHTA) is law1, and the first filing date is only months away.
January 20, 2023 by Bud Arnold
Family business succession planning involves many components, including family dynamics, leadership training, financial planning, management transition, legal agreements and – you guessed it – taxes.
Want to better understand Canadian tax rates for 2023? Then you’re in the right place. We’ve put together the following fact sheets to provide a convenient comparison of relevant tax rates for every Canadian province and territory.
With so many Canadian and U.S. tax deadlines spread throughout the year, everyone could use an occasional reminder. Our 2023 tax deadline calendar provides a convenient month‑by‑month summary of key dates that could apply to you. You might even notice a few obligations that slipped your mind. If you don’t like getting caught by surprise, you’ll love our tax deadline calendar.
January 12, 2023 by John F. Oakey
New trust reporting requirements are coming for calendar year 2023. But how did we get to this point of needing to disclose additional information? And what should trust administrators be doing now?
December 20, 2022 by Kale Donald
When a farmer who operates a farm through a proprietorship – that reports income for tax purposes under the cash method – passes away, there are a number of options available for how the farm inventory left behind will be treated for tax purposes. It is very important that executors of the estate understand the options available to them. This alert addresses tax planning options that are often overlooked when dealing with the estate of a farmer.
December 13, 2022 by Shelley Smith
United States citizens and Green Card holders are both considered U.S. persons, regardless of where they live. U.S. persons living outside the U.S. (such as in Canada) must continue to file U.S. tax returns annually, even if they have no income from the United States. For such individuals, there are mechanisms to avoid or reduce U.S. tax exposure and, in many cases, end up owing no U.S. tax at all. Still, failure to file returns, related forms and certain foreign information reporting can result in significant penalties.
November 30, 2022 by Mandeep Gaheer
On Feb. 4, 2022, the Department of Finance (Finance) introduced draft legislation relating to Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules, which implement the recommendations in Action 4 of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project.
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.
November 1, 2022 by Kimber Amping
Tips are in the news, again! Recently, a restaurant’s tips policy made it all the way to the Federal Court of Appeal to decide whether the service staff tips are subject to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI). With customers increasingly tipping electronically, the decision in this appeal is very relevant.
GST/HST is generally applicable when property and/or services destined exclusively for commercial purposes are supplied by a closely related party who is registered for that tax. To simplify tax accounting and improve cashflow, certain closely related Canadian corporations and partnerships can elect under subsection 156(2) of the Excise Tax Act, via Form RC4616, to treat certain supplies by a closely related person as if they were made without consideration.
September 22, 2022 by William Bishop
Over the past two years, real estate prices have soared in many areas of the country, and increasing sales prices combined with the growing difficulty crossing the border due to the pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in non-residents selling cottages, rental properties and commercial properties in Canada.
July 26, 2022 by Riccardo Zerbino
Our new Tax Alert highlights how past amendments by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP), along with recent court decisions, demonstrate the VDP should be used with extra caution. For those seeking immunity from interest and penalties, it is clearer than ever the VDP has become more restrictive, signaling the CRA’s heightened desire to combat tax evasion.
June 30, 2022 by Sarah Perrin, Carl Scholz
Our new Tax Alert explains how subtle yet significant proposed amendments to the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) can provide taxpayers and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) greater certainty and clarity. These proposed changes may also help reduce impractical and inefficient use of CRA resources. It all adds up to a proposal that should not be ignored.
Our new Tax Alert explains how a prescribed rate loan can help lower your tax bill through income-splitting with a lower-income family member. However, the current prescribed rate will soon increase. That means now’s the time to lock in a lower rate to take full advantage of this tax savings strategy.
Despite significant challenges, the outlook for the engineering and construction industry across the country remains positive and highly receptive to mergers and acquisitions.