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Bitcoin mining: CRA interpretation under fire
This article discusses virtual currency and virtual currency mining. We refer to these generally as “bitcoin” and “bitcoin mining,” as bitcoin is the most common virtual currency.
Oct 26, 2018
Business advisory services Tax advisory
Infographic: New funding opportunities
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) launched on April 3, 2018. This five-year federal and provincial initiative is designed to strengthen agriculture, agri-food and other agri-based businesses across Canada. While some provinces are fine-tuning their agreements, CAP in Ontario has been implemented to provide funding in order to boost competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability within the agricultural sector.
Craig Hoover Oct 25, 2018
Business advisory services Transaction services Valuations Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory
Farm corporations: you don’t need to “go all in”
Accountants regularly advise of the tax and accounting benefits available to corporations. But there remain some producers who are reluctant to take the next step and incorporate their farm operations. With some recent harvest reports of higher than average yields, it is time once again to look at the pros and cons of incorporating.
Sep 21, 2018
Cross border and international Tax advisory
Infographic: U.S. taxes for American citizens living abroad
In December 2017, U.S. lawmakers passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most comprehensive U.S. tax reform in more than 30 years. This infographic offers a basic guide to recent changes that may be applicable to U.S. citizens living abroad.
Sep 12, 2018
Tax advisory Succession and estate planning
Tax-deferred capital distributions from discretionary family trusts
Discretionary family trusts are used extensively for tax, family and succession planning, as they afford enormous flexibility. In most cases, when such trusts are created, beneficiaries do not pay for their interest, and this assumption is made herein. Once a trust is settled, it will exist until all the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries and the trust is wound up. 
Bill Crowther Aug 30, 2018
Cross border and international Tax advisory
Voluntary disclosure of foreign assets
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced it will begin to wind down the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and close it entirely on Sept. 28, 2018. 
Shawn Strandberg Aug 24, 2018
Business advisory services Transaction services Valuations Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory
Business valuations 101 – Redundant assets: to be, or not to be?
There are numerous components that go into valuing the assets of an active business. In simplified terms, those components can be characterized as the value of normalized discretionary cash flow plus redundant assets. In this article, we will be discussing two of the more common redundant assets that business owners frequently do not realize exist within their organization.
Chris Russell Jul 11, 2018
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Managing adjusted aggregate investment income
As outlined in the March Tax Alert, the 2018 Budget includes a measure designed to slow the accumulation of passive investments within active corporations. This measure is based on a calculation that considers both the amount and the type of investment income earned in a corporation. Understanding this calculation will guide an investor in developing a tax-efficient investment strategy going forward.
Scott Dupuis Jun 28, 2018
Private enterprise Succession and estate planning
Important issues in family succession of farm operations
When planning for the succession of your farm operation to the next generation, several important issues can arise. Some of the key issues include how the goals and objectives of key stakeholders align with your goals, how you will be spending your time in retirement, ensuring you have adequate financial resources in retirement and how to divide assets among your children, some of whom may not wish to be involved in the farm operation. There are many issues, and they will vary depending on your particular circumstances.
Peter Hobb Jun 15, 2018
Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Updated Voluntary Disclosures Program
Audits and assessments undertaken by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that uncover errors or omissions by a taxpayer can lead to significant penalties. These penalties can range from a percentage of unpaid taxes to fixed monthly penalties, up to $2,500 per incident, in the case of late-filed information forms. In severe cases, criminal charges and jail time could result.
May 16, 2018
Transaction services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Cross border and international Tax advisory
New QST registration requirements for non-resident suppliers
On March 27, 2018, the Quebec budget introduced a specified registration system for Quebec Sales Tax (QST) purposes for non-resident suppliers that make taxable supplies through e-commerce channels to recipients located in Quebec.
Sameer Noormohamed Apr 13, 2018
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