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GST/HST matters for farmers
Although the GST/HST has been with us since 1990, questions still seem to arise regarding what farming-related items are taxable or zero-rated. As a general rule, farmers typically do not charge GST/HST on their sales but do pay GST/HST on their regular purchases. However, there are several exceptions to this rule.
Nov 23, 2020
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Seller beware: tax issues for Canadian residents selling U.S. real estate
For a few years following the 2008 financial crisis, we saw many investors and snowbirds purchasing U.S. properties to take advantage of real estate bargains and a weak U.S. dollar.
Oct 6, 2020
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting International Tax advisory
“Show me your papers, please”: zero-rated supplies of exported goods
The Excise Tax Act provides that generally, the supply of goods made in Canada is taxable for GST/HST purposes, and it is the responsibility of the supplier to collect the applicable GST/HST on taxable supplies.
Sep 17, 2020
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Cybersecurity solutions
Cyber threats to precision agriculture
When I was asked to contribute this article regarding cybersecurity and farming, my mind immediately went to my experiences on the small family farms of my youth, where I helped relatives with haying or cattle and the technology was as complex as an old tractor and square bales. While effective, those tools were nothing like the technologies in use today.
Aug 20, 2020
Green farm land with varying grass lengths creating an interesting organic pattern.
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The exit of a family farm shareholder
When a shareholder of a family farm wishes to exit the farm operation—whether due to retirement, disagreement with other shareholders, or a desire for a lifestyle change—and there is no shareholders’ agreement in place to dictate the procedures for buyout, negotiations are required between the exiting shareholder and the remaining shareholder(s).
Jul 2, 2020
Green farm land with varying grass lengths creating an interesting organic pattern.
Business advisory services Tax advisory
Low-Interest environment: Time to take advantage again
In past blogs, we discussed income splitting arrangements available to individuals who wish to loan funds to his/her lower income spouse or adult child, or in the case of minor children, a discretionary family trust.
Steven Frye Jun 1, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Is it time to consider a “refreeze” transaction?
In times of crisis, people can be opportunistic, and this economic turmoil can allow for certain tax planning opportunities. The current economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the valuation of many Canadian businesses. Accordingly, it is wise to revisit any estate freeze transactions that may have been implemented at a time in a prior year when the economy was booming.
May 14, 2020
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Business investment losses
In today's business and social environment, more and more owner-managers are struggling to keep their businesses alive. Many find it necessary to inject capital, including personal funds, into their companies.
Apr 23, 2020
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Business advisory services Succession and estate planning
Time to refreeze: Redux
The freezing of current share value so that your chosen successors can easily participate in the future growth of your enterprise is a common estate planning technique. 
Steven Frye Mar 24, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Supporting investment in zero-emission vehicles
The 2019 federal budget introduced two new capital cost allowance classes (class 54 and class 55) providing an accelerated write-off of 100 per cent of the purchase price for new zero-emission vehicles purchased on or after March 19, 2019, and made available for use before 2024. This accelerated write-off is to be phased out between 2024 and 2028, and the write-off of zero-emission passenger vehicles is capped at $55,000 per vehicle.
Mar 17, 2020
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Corporate-owned farm residences
When a family farm operation has been incorporated, it is relatively common for the family residence to be on the same parcel of land as the farmland owned and operated by the corporation.
Jan 31, 2020
Green farm land with varying grass lengths creating an interesting organic pattern.
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