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Support for Canadian journalism
The 2018 Fall Economic Statement announced three new initiatives to support Canadian journalism.
Nov 23, 2018
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
2018 fall economic update
The single tax measure introduced in the 2018 fall economic update was accelerated capital cost allowance for eligible property.
Nov 22, 2018
Tax advisory
B.C. Tax Update - Employer Health Tax, the replacement for B.C.'s MSP
Recently the BC government released additional information pertaining to the upcoming Employer Health Tax (“EHT”), which will be replacing MSP in B.C.
Mark Sherritt Nov 16, 2018
Farm activities most likely to receive government funding
There are roughly 80 government funding programs available under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Most farmers and agriculture processors are aware of the grants available, but many choose not to apply due to the labour intensive nature of the application process. Others aren’t aware that their activities are eligible for funding.
Nov 7, 2018
Validity of multiple will planning
An Application for a Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee with a Will, or more commonly referred to as probate, is the process whereby the Court certifies that an individual’s will as their valid last will and testament. Additionally, the process also validates the executor’s authority as given under the will.
Sarah Netley Oct 31, 2018
Tax advisory
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
Re-examine your assumptions with timely advice
As the latest Lawyers Alert makes clear, the legal profession navigates a wide range of issues – including cybersecurity, compensation plans, marketing and demographics – that don’t always come to mind when we think of this complex industry.
Oct 24, 2018
Reviewing the pros and cons of AgriStability
AgriStability is a program that provides financial protection to farmers in the event that their margin drops compared to the prior year of production. In essence, this is a financial safety net for farmers: they receive payments when their net income drops below 70 per cent of their reference margin, which is determined by averaging their net income over five years after eliminating the highest and lowest years. In many cases, the benefits of the program are worth the time and expense required to participate, but earlier this year, changes were introduced that may affect the program’s relevance to your farm operation. With that mind, here is a closer look at the pros and cons of AgriStability.
Oct 10, 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
Don’t dive into the shallow end of the TOSI income pool
In recent Tax Alerts we discussed the tax on split income (TOSI), which limits income-splitting techniques involving private corporations by taxing amounts received at the highest marginal tax rate. The rules are complex and, to date, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has provided only limited guidance on their application.
Tony Alberton Sep 17, 2018
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