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Are sales and renovations of used residential houses GST/HST exempt?
The common belief that the sale of a used residential house is always exempt from the Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (<strong>GST/HST</strong>) is not absolutely correct.
Apr 4, 2019
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
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.
Apr 3, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Infographic: Budget 2019 highlights
Some of our experts’ top takeaways from this election-year budget include:
Mar 20, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
3 items you almost missed in Budget 2019
Baker Tilly Canada’s National Director of Tax Services John Oakey considers three items in the federal budget that almost flew under the radar: cryptocurrency non-compliance, beneficial ownership transparency and the future of surplus stripping.
Mar 20, 2019
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Missed opportunities to invest in Canadian business
Heading into the 2019 federal budget, many Canadian businesses were hoping the Liberal government would backpedal on several years of restrictive tax measures. It started when they took office and promised to review the Income Tax Act, eliminating unnecessary tax deductions and credits – but it didn’t stop there. 
Mar 19, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Corporate transparency under the CBCA
Corporate transparency has been pushed to the top of the global agenda throughout the international community. Many countries and international organizations are asking governments to legislate the transparency of corporate ownership to help in the continuing fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion and avoidance. 
Mar 12, 2019
Audit and accounting Cross border and international
An official pardon for the GILTI
As an update to our article Planning for IRC 951A: No Reprieve for the GILTI, the IRS has recently released regulations that provide a significant benefit to many US individual taxpayers grappling with the new GILTI regime.
Todd King Mar 7, 2019
Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Will the Liberals embark on the right path to tax reform?
CPA Canada and other organizations have been actively consulting with the Department of Finance and Canada Revenue Agency on various technical issues and red tape that currently exist within the Income Tax Act.
Mar 6, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Will the federal government lower corporate tax rates?
If you did not associate the buzz words “competitive advantage” with the federal government and tax policy before, it is hard to ignore now.
Feb 28, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Surplus stripping: Will it survive the budget?
The Department of Finance’s stance on the conversion of dividends into capital gains is well-known. On July 18, 2017, it released “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations..."
Feb 21, 2019
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise
Planning for IRC 951A - No reprieve for the GILTI
This article will provide an overview of the GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income) rules and their implications, as well as exploring planning options that should be considered by those subject to the rules.
Todd King Feb 13, 2019
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