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Managing U.S. withholding tax requirements for Canadian service providers
Are you a Canadian service provider (either an individual or a corporation) performing services for a U.S. business? If so, you could be considered a foreign person to that U.S. business, and the payments you receive may be subject to a U.S. 30 per cent federal withholding tax.
Dec 12, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
A less taxing take on TOSI
The “kiddie tax” was introduced in 2000 to deter income splitting with minor children by enforcing taxation at the highest marginal tax rate on the income received and denying certain personal tax credits. In recent years, new legislation expanded the tax on split income (TOSI), extending beyond minor children to include certain adults as well.
Dec 10, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Indirect tax Tax advisory
GST/HST and QST filing deadlines for financial institutions
GST/HST and QST registrants that are financial institutions may be required to file a GST 111 – Financial Institution Annual Information Return. Those that are also selected listed financial institutions (SLFIs) are required to file an SLFI return.
Sameer Noormohamed Dec 4, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise International Tax advisory
Canadians doing business in the U.S.
​With the economy in Alberta the way it is, it is no surprise that oilfield workers are searching for business opportunities south of the border. But they and any other Canadians seeking to establish their business in the U.S. may not realize that there can be a lot of red tape to deal with. Proper planning is key before entering into this type of venture.
Nov 20, 2019
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Tax advisory Succession and estate planning
Transferring wealth during your lifetime
I was reading recently that approximately $30-trillion in assets will be shifting from one generation to the next across North America in the next few decades, according to consulting firm Accenture. 
Steven Frye Nov 5, 2019
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise International Tax advisory
Whitepaper: Expanding your business into Canada
Your business has decided to enter the Canadian market. Congratulations, this is an important step forward! However, launching in Canada is not without its risks and complications.
Nov 5, 2019
Publications-Whitepaper: Expanding your business into Canada
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
The opportunities and pitfalls of farmland ownership
As advisors, we are often asked whether farmland should be held in a corporation or personally. The question arises often in the context of incorporating farming operations. Previous Farm Alerts discussed the merits of incorporating as a way of reducing taxes due to low corporate tax rates and deferral of personal income. It is important to consider the tax impact of current and future transactions involving the farmland to become comfortable in that decision.
John Bujold Oct 31, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Charitable donations made by your corporation
As most taxpayers know, there are significant tax savings with respect to qualifying charitable donations available for amounts paid to a qualified donee. Qualified donees are organizations that can issue donation receipts, and a list of these organizations is maintained by the Canada Revenue Agency
Oct 22, 2019
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Audit and accounting International Tax advisory
Smoothing the path to relinquishing your U.S. citizenship
On Sept. 6, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a new tax compliance program entitled “Relief Procedures for Certain Former (U.S.) Citizens” (Relief Procedures).
Sep 11, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Penalties and the Tax-Free Savings Account
Are you the recipient of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) from a deceased spouse or common-law partner? You should be aware that there may be forms to complete and timelines to be aware of. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been assessing penalties on over-contributions and exempt contributions made by survivors of deceased TFSA holders.
Jul 31, 2019
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Valuations Tax advisory
Shareholders agreements, exit provisions and the impact of control
Control is an important concept for applying certain income tax rules and valuation issues (amongst others) when dealing with corporations...
Steven Frye Jul 23, 2019
Publications-All about estates
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