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Secret trusts
Secret and trusts are essentially trust arrangements made between a testator and a trustee, without written disclosure or agreement of the terms of the arrangement, but where an understanding exists between the parties.
Steven Frye Jan 14, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Private enterprise
Remote work arrangements: considerations for success
The past few decades have seen the accelerated growth of remote work arrangements, from roles traditionally performed off-site to a trendy and popular fringe benefit. This perk was largely offered by progressive organizations to its previously on-site workers. Today, remote work arrangements are no longer a passing trend, but an option that employees across Canada’s diverse industries expect to be offered. A 2018 study by Indeed revealed that 62 per cent of Canadian employers offer some type of remote work option. It is now less a question of whether employers should offer a remote work option, than how employers can ensure the success of their remote work program. Softchoice’s 2017 study “Collaboration Unleashed” revealed that 74 per cent of workers would be enticed to quit their jobs for the chance to work remotely more often. 
Jan 6, 2020
People Solutions Alert
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory
Custom farm services and the pitfalls of GST/HST
Most farmers are aware that they must charge GST/HST on custom work, but are you aware that you may need to charge GST/HST on supplies on which you did not pay GST/HST? If you operate a custom services business providing the application of fertilizer or chemical to farmers in Canada and your business is registered for HST, you should be aware of a policy statement published by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) affecting HST on those crop inputs.
Dec 19, 2019
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Dispute, mediation and conflict resolution
Can you be removed as a Trustee without a replacement?
The recent case of Novak v. McDougall, (2019 SKQB 261), confirms that when you have accepted an appointment to be trustee, you may not be able to have yourself removed from the appointment without a suitable replacement.
Steven Frye Dec 18, 2019
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Private enterprise
Wrongful dismissal: When reasons do not constitute cause
Without a doubt, the single most common issue brought to employment lawyers is dismissal of employees. Although most human resource (HR) professionals are educated and certified in this field, many find it impossible to keep up with changing case law, court decisions and penalties. Those employers who do not have onsite HR professional managers or directors also tend to terminate based on their views, winding up in court after the fact, as employees become more aware of their rights.
Dec 17, 2019
People Solutions Alert
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Managing U.S. withholding tax requirements for Canadian service providers
Are you a Canadian service provider<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span>(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 Private enterprise International
Global dealmakers: The cross-border M&A outlook for 2019 and beyond
In the first half of 2019 (H1 2019), global merger and acquisition (M&A) value reached $1.86 trillion, increasing 21 per cent from H2 2018 ($1.5 trillion). Although this was 8 per cent less than in H1 2018 ($2 trillion in announced deals), it was the second-highest half year on record.
Nov 26, 2019
Publications-Global dealmakers: The cross-border M&A outlook for 2019 and beyond
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.
Shelley Smith Nov 20, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Not an advantage is advantageous: investment fees paid outside registered plans
For almost three years, investors and their advisors were in a state of uncertainty concerning investment management fees paid outside of RRSP, RRIF and TFSA accounts (collectively “registered plans”).
Constantina Gomatos Nov 14, 2019
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