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Recruitment during economic contraction
The old adage “the only constant is change” is widely apparent in 2020. As Canadian businesses consistently pivot, adjust and innovate in response to numerous new economic challenges (in some cases, with the help of <a href="https://www.bakertilly.ca/en/btc/covid-19-business-guidance" target="_blank">government programs</a>), a key area of focus is managing workforce costs. Likely responses to less predictable revenue include scaling back the workforce with furloughs and hiring freezes. While cash flow and the high costs of employee wages are legitimate concerns, businesses can also consider the benefits of seizing opportunities in a hot recruitment market.
Nov 30, 2020
Business advisory services Grants and incentives Tax advisory
2020 Year-End COVID-19 Considerations
Due to COVID-19 the past year has brought financial challenges to both businesses and individuals. A series of tax and economic measures were introduced under Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (“Response Plan”) to support the Canadian economy...
Cathy Wong John Demetri Nov 26, 2020
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise
Considerations when donating goods and services from a business to charity
Registered charities may only issue official donation receipts for gifts of cash or other property. Contributions of services, even if professional or business in nature, are not property and do not qualify for a donation receipt. 
Nov 24, 2020
Tax advisory
What you need to know about home office tax deductions
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have closed their offices and employees are working from home. Many employees have incurred work-space-in-the-home expenses and are asking whether these expenses may be deductible from their employment income for the 2020 tax year.
Nov 24, 2020
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
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
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Government rent assistance continues
The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) has been reborn out of the ashes of the previous Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Subsidy (CECRA). The new CERS is a blend of the old CECRA and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program, resulting in a rent subsidy program that uses CEWS legislation to set some of its parameters.
Nov 12, 2020
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
2020 Ontario Budget tax changes
On Nov. 5, 2020, the Ontario (ON) government announced proposed changes to the provincial tax laws.
Nov 9, 2020
Introducing the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund
Margins are relatively tight in the farming industry and some farmers do not have the financial wherewithal to fully protect their employees from COVID-19. This is a major concern, as farm workers often find themselves living in close quarters, which makes social distancing extremely difficult. 
Nov 4, 2020
Business advisory services
Look out: The new trust reporting rules are almost here
As we head in to the Fall of 2020, we are quickly approaching the new trust reporting requirements. The new trust reporting rules come into effect with taxation years ending after Dec. 30, 2021.
Steven Frye Nov 3, 2020
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Update on WSIB financial relief package
Businesses in Ontario continue to be negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist Ontario businesses, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced in April 2020 the opportunity for businesses to defer their premiums due between March and August 2020.
Mark Bloch Nov 3, 2020
Moving in unexpected new directions
The present state of the world calls for a fresh perspective on a number of issues affecting the legal industry. The autumn Lawyers Alert explores topics specifically linked to COVID-19, including the importance of firm PR during the pandemic, new approaches to client and colleague interaction, concerns regarding court backlogs and the changing face of firm valuation.
Oct 27, 2020
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