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Spousal trusts: Couple of updates

CRA confirmed that where a spousal trust is required to pay the life insurance premiums of a policy it owns and is the beneficiary of the policy, a rollover at cost pursuant to the relevant section of the Income Tax Act ("ITA") is not available...

Steven Frye Apr 9, 2019

Publications-All about estates

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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.

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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.

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Disability tax credits and bankruptcy

In general, unpaid and to be paid disability tax credits can form part of a bankrupt's estate in the form of property and income.

Steven Frye Mar 26, 2019

Publications-All about estates

Quebec Budget 2019

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Financing your small business venture

In recent years, British Columbia's rapidly increasing real estate values have enabled many small business owners to look to their homes as a ready source of cash or security to finance their business ventures.

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Infographic: Budget 2019 highlights

Some of our experts’ top takeaways from this election-year budget include:

Media release-Budget Watch 2019 Infographic

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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.

Media release-Federal Budget Analysis 2019

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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.

Media release-Federal Budget Analysis 2019

The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, today tabled his fourth federal budget titled “Investing in the Middle Class”. With this budget, the government addressed four key areas: <ul> <li>Investing in the Middle Class</li> <li>Building a Better Canada</li> <li>Advancing Reconciliation</li> <li>Delivering Real Change</li> </ul>

Media release-Federal Budget Commentary 2019

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