Baker Tilly SK mourns the loss of partner Yvonne Strocen
Yorkton, SK – It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Yvonne Strocen, partner at Baker Tilly SK.
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BT SK announces CEO Rick Kozachenko’s retirement
Yorkton, SK – With much admiration and gratitude, Baker Tilly SK announces the retirement of respected CEO Rick Kozachenko.
His long history with the firm began in 1979 when he joined the team as a junior accountant, eventually graduating to partner in 1993. Serving as BT SK’s managing partner and IT partner, Kozachenko was responsible for overseeing and implementing the firm’s strategies and goals.
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Baker Tilly Makes Health Foundation Radiothon Donation
Baker Tilly continues to support local healthcare initiatives by participating in the 2021 Airwaves for Health Radiothon.
A streamlined procedure does not clear a GILTI conscience
In December 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) into law. The TCJA made significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Among them was the introduction of a transition tax under IRC section 965—a tax on accumulated earnings of certain foreign corporations in the hands of U.S. shareholders. This new tax marked a transition to taxing the active income of foreign corporations.
BT KDN announces retirement of partner Sharron Wharram-Spry
Cobourg, ON – With great admiration and gratitude, Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) announces the retirement of Sharron Wharram-Spry after more than 30 years in the accounting industry.
Is the sale of vacant land by an individual subject to GST/HST?
The sale of vacant land can be taxable or exempt for purposes of GST/HST under the Excise Tax Act. Generally, vacant land sold by individuals is exempt, subject to certain exceptions.
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When should farmland be owned by a holding company?
Most farmers understand that there are many tax advantages to owning farmland. However, more complicated structures are sometimes needed for those advantages to be realized. One such structure involves owning farmland in a holding company.
BT Victoria promotes two new principals as firm growth continues
Victoria, B.C. – Baker Tilly Victoria is proud to announce two of its valued staff, Jonathan Gehrts and Stephen Leaver, have been promoted to principal.
Ontario Business Registry is now open for business
The new Ontario Business Registry was launched on Oct. 19, 2021 for businesses and not-for-profit corporations of all sizes. The new registry permits registered entities to access more than 90 services online including registering a new business, dissolving an existing one and filing an annual return. The registry is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Changing CCA rates for farm businesses
When the most recent federal budget was released on April 19, 2021, it was announced that CCA rates will change for farm businesses that are Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC). Under this announcement, CCPCs would be entitled to immediately expense their capital purchases when they calculate their income for tax purposes.
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Sourcing and closing better deals with PitchBook
In its role as a financial advisor, Baker Tilly Canada Corporate Finance (BTCCF) helps small- to mid-size companies execute sell-side, buy-side and valuation engagements.
Baker Tilly Ottawa to share expertise at event for not-for-profits
Ottawa, ON – Baker Tilly Ottawa is proud to join Royal Bank of Canada and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP to present the 14th annual Not-for-Profit Sector LAB (Legal, Accounting, Banking) Update on Nov. 24.
Government announces targeted COVID-19 support measures
On October 21, 2021, two days before most of the Federal government’s COVID-19 recovery programs were set to expire on October 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the expansion of these programs under a more targeted approach. This announcement was subsequently supported by information published by the Department of Finance on their website.
BT Nova Scotia welcomes partner Sean Walker
Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome Sean Walker, who joins the Baker Tilly Advantage team as partner. Walker brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having spent the past 15 years in senior financial roles with not-for-profit and private companies. His most recent experience includes working as an outsourced CFO-for-hire for several small- to medium-sized businesses.
