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The pros and cons of deferred grain income
When the federal budget was announced last March, many missed the announcement of a consultation program exploring whether or not the Canadian government should continue allowing farmers to defer grain income. Part of the government’s efforts to promote a fair tax system, this program gave everyone affected by this issue an opportunity to provide input. There are several credible arguments for and against deferred grain income, but these are the most widespread and persuasive positions.
Jan 4, 2018
Tax reporting has changed for principal residence sales
If you sell property, you are required to report the sale in your tax return. However, if the property you sell is your principal residence, the gain you realize on the sale is not taxable, as there is an exemption on the gain realized on a principal residence. In the past, Canada Revenue Agency’s administrative policy was that you did not have to include the sale in your tax return if the property was your principal residence for all years it was owned. This policy changed in 2016, and CRA now requires everyone to report the sale in their tax return. While the sale of a principal residence is still tax free, there is a penalty if you fail to report the sale.
Jan 4, 2018
Use evidence-based HR to grow your organization
Human resources managers tend to be most concerned with acquiring staff, the exit of workers from the organization, training and development, the administration of pay plans, benefits and other traditional HR issues. What this emphasis overlooks is the overall strategy of the business, and how effective an HR team can be at supporting or enabling that strategy.
Dec 29, 2017
Audit and accounting Cross border and international Tax advisory
Personal U.S. tax changes
<em>*Updated January 9 2017</em> On November 2, 2017, the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives released a tax reform bill entitled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Since then, the House and Senate Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Committee released its final version of the legislation that is expected to become law in the coming days. It is the most comprehensive U.S. tax reform in more than 30 years.
Dec 21, 2017
Audit and accounting Cross border and international Tax advisory
How government pensions work for cross-border employees
If you have worked in both Canada and the United States or are contemplating a move to the U.S. after years of working in Canada (or vice versa), you may wonder about paying into both the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) system and the U.S. Social Security system. Will you be able to collect pensions from both countries? 
Shelley Smith Dec 19, 2017
Corporate finance Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory Succession and estate planning
Just a spoonful of TOSI may help the medicine go down
The Department of Finance released its long-awaited proposed amendments to the tax on split income (TOSI) rules on December 13. The release completes a tumultuous year for small business owners, tax professionals, Department of Finance officials, Members of Parliament and the Minister of Finance. The initial July 18 proposals and the short consultation period precipitated a groundswell of consternation and frustration. 
Dec 19, 2017
Farm corporations and claiming the small business deduction
Historically, the Government of Canada has supported the agricultural sector with favourable rules in the <em>Income Tax Act </em>(the Act), among other strategies. Recently, the government announced its intention to lower the small business tax rate from 10.5 per cent to 10 per cent, effective January 1, 2018, and to 9 per cent on January 1, 2019.
Dec 19, 2017
Audit and accounting Data solution services Tax advisory
The tech-savvy era of cloud accounting – Risks and benefits
In today’s increasingly digital world, having tools and programs that are as advanced as those of the competition plays a critical role in the success of any business. Cloud computing allows businesses to access their data anytime and anywhere via an internet connection, while reducing the headache of managing accounting records and transactions.
Dec 15, 2017
Corporate finance Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory
Amendments to the Income Tax Act and status of proposed measures
On December 13, 2017, Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations and Explanatory Notes to simplify measures to restrict income sprinkling were released by Finance Canada. Today’s Tax Flash will focus on the changes to the July 18 proposals, exclusions, reasonableness test and a brief update on the status of the proposed measures related to passive investments.
Dec 14, 2017
Transaction services Valuations Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Infographic: Tax changes for farm quota
Effective January 1, 2017, the income tax treatment of farm quota and other eligible capital property (ECP) underwent a complete overhaul.
Dec 11, 2017
3 key disclosure areas in your year-end financial statements
If you are a controller or CFO preparing your year-end financial statements for shareholders, regulators and lending institutions, there are several disclosure items you should carefully consider. Over the last several years, accounting and securities regulatory bodies have had a great deal to say about this subject. The following three areas are especially significant.
Dec 6, 2017
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