Celebrate Success Award
On October 3rd, 2018, our Yorkton office was recognized as the Education & Training award winner at the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Success Awards.
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Farm succession: sharing the land in partnership
A growing number of farm clients come to my office to discuss succession planning. In many cases, there is a single farming child that has stayed behind to help run the operation, and this child will be the successor. Often, there are other children in the family who have left the farm and have blazed their own paths in life.
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The impact of the new carbon pricing model
In the fall of 2018, the federal government implemented their strategy for reducing carbon emissions by 50 to 60 million tonnes by 2022. In doing so, they enacted upon a charge of $20 per tonne in 2019, with an annual increase of $10 per tonne until it reaches $50 per tonne by 2022. This carbon pricing model will have an effect on both individuals and corporations in Saskatchewan.
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Capitalizing on the AgriStability deadline extension
Traditionally, farmers had to sign up in order to participate in the AgriStability program by April 30 (just prior to seeding). The program is designed in such a way that you have to sign up and pay your fees before your production season begins to be declared eligible for the upcoming year. However, the government recently announced a one-time extension of the deadline from April 30 to July 2, 2019.
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.
Make every minute count
To thrive in the legal profession, you need to maximize the value of your time and efforts. The latest Lawyers Alert aims to help you do precisely that – offering fresh perspectives on four important topics: cybersecurity, non-billable hours, social selling and collaborating with clients.
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A Day of Giving in memory of Kelly Patchell
Ottawa, ON – Baker Tilly Ottawa will host a day of giving in memory of Kelly Patchell on Thursday, June 6. A valued member of the firm who was greatly loved by her work family, Kelly was known for generously supporting causes in the community. Whenever an opportunity arose to contribute, she enthusiastically shared her time and talent.
Successful farm succession planning
For family farm operations to prosper into the future, it is important to have successful transfers from one generation to the next. Many tax and non-tax issues must be considered to implement a successful farm succession plan.
Baker Tilly SNT appoints Jessica Beaulieu-Levasseur to partner
Timmins, ON — Baker Tilly SNT is pleased to announce Jessica Beaulieu-Levasseur has been appointed to partner in the firm’s Timmins office, effective May 1.
The T4A: Navigating the web of confusion
Every year, Canadians report copious amounts of information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by way of tax returns, election forms, information returns and other reporting forms. Along with the seemingly endless number of prescribed returns and forms come the numerous volumes of guides, interpretations and bulletins to assist in the reporting process.
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The CRA statement regarding oral interviews and the Cameco decision
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released a statement on May 31, 2019 following the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) decision in National Revenue v. Cameco Corporation (2019 FCA 67). At the heart of this case is the breadth of the CRA’s audit powers and its ability to compel employees to participate in oral interviews during a general audit. Both the Federal Court and the FCA sided with the taxpayer, preventing the CRA from conducting the requested employee oral interviews.
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.
New QST obligations for non-residents of Quebec
Until recently, businesses were not required to register for QST unless they were deemed to be carrying on business in Quebec. The carrying on business test considers whether you have a significant presence – such as an office, employees or inventory – in the province. Businesses with a presence in Quebec that make taxable supplies in the province would be required to register, but most vendors selling through e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay may not meet the criteria of having a presence, as they may not have offices, employees or inventory there.
Baker Tilly Canada continues its investment in industry-leading technology
Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is pleased to announce a new round of investment in technology that will further enhance key projects, day-to-day operations and client interactions across the country’s largest group of independent chartered accounting firms.
