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Federal budget 2014 infographic

The federal government recently tabled Budget 2014. Collins Barrow's Federal budget 2014 infographic provides an overview.

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International Indirect tax Tax advisory

2014 Federal Budget Commentary: "The Road to Balance: Creating Jobs and Opportunities"

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today tabled Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2014, a budget which confirms that the Government is on track to return to balanced budgets in 2015, with new measures that will create jobs and opportunities in an uncertain global economy and no new taxes on Canadian families or businesses.

Budget commentary

International Tax advisory

Canada and the U.S. Reach Agreement on Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

The Canadian Department of Finance has announced that Canada and the United States have signed an intergovernmental agreement (the Agreement) regarding the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

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Grow your wealth

Take advantage of the tax tips outlined in Collins Barrow's Grow your Wealth infographic to maximize your returns in 2014.

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Considerations on incorporating your business or professional practice

If you have an unincorporated business or professional practice, consider incorporating to take advantage of various tax planning opportunities not otherwise afforded to unincorporated businesses.

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Indirect tax Tax advisory

Providing services to a non-resident? Prove it!

This article is to shed light on the age-old question – are the services I am providing to a non-resident exempt from tax or not? As is true of most questions relating to sales tax implications, there is no clear-cut answer. To answer this question, you need to contemplate several other questions first.

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Indirect tax Tax advisory

GST/HST relief for hospital parking? Maybe!

On January 24, 2014, the Department of Finance released draft legislation to provide a GST/HST exemption for public hospitals providing parking primarily for the use of their patients and visitors, effective immediately. The government stated: “Hospitals are encouraged to pass on the savings.” It will remain to be seen if hospitals do pass these savings on to the public.

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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA): What you need to know

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, comes into effect in July 2014. Collins Barrow's Status Updates from Lady Liberty infographic shares some insights on this legislation and other important U.S. tax reforms.

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What you need to know about U.S. taxation

Spending the winter down south? Collins Barrow’s U.S. taxation infographic shares some key information that you need to know.

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Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit

On November 6, 2013, the Ontario government passed Bill 36, otherwise known as the Local Food Act, 2013. Among other initiatives, this bill includes an amendment to provide a tax credit to Ontario farmers who donate certain agricultural products.

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Audit and accounting

Technical Bulletin - January 2014 - Part 2

PART 2: This technical bulletin covers the various developments from October to December 2013. Collins Barrow regularly publishes Technical Bulletin for the general interest of its clients and friends to highlight the continually changing accounting and assurance standards, and the interpretations thereof, in Canada.

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