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Penalties and the Tax-Free Savings Account
Are you the recipient of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) from a deceased spouse or common-law partner? You should be aware that there may be forms to complete and timelines to be aware of. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been assessing penalties on over-contributions and exempt contributions made by survivors of deceased TFSA holders.
Jul 31, 2019
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Audit and accounting Private enterprise International Tax advisory
New IRS security measures could cause problems for U.S. citizens in Canada
The IRS announced on June 4, 2019, that it will end its tax transcript faxing service in June and will amend the Form 4506 series to end third-party mailing of tax returns and transcripts in July.
Jul 4, 2019
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Farm succession: sharing the land in partnership
A growing number of farm clients come to my office to discuss succession planning. In many cases, there is a single farming child that has stayed behind to help run the operation, and this child will be the successor. Often, there are other children in the family who have left the farm and have blazed their own paths in life.
Jun 26, 2019
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Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Donations and your estate
Now that the calendar has flipped to May, accountants in public practice have an opportunity to reflect on the past busy season.
May 27, 2019
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory
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 GST/HST is not absolutely correct.
Apr 4, 2019
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Audit and accounting International
An official pardon for the GILTI
As an update to our article Planning for IRC 951A: No Reprieve for the GILTI, the IRS has recently released regulations that provide a significant benefit to many US individual taxpayers grappling with the new GILTI regime.
Todd King Mar 7, 2019
U S Tax Alert 48 AERIAL
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise
Planning for IRC 951A - No reprieve for the GILTI
This article will provide an overview of the GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income) rules and their implications, as well as exploring planning options that should be considered by those subject to the rules.
Todd King Feb 13, 2019
U S Tax Alert 48 AERIAL
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Income from farm partnership: computation and reporting by individuals
Farm partnership tends to be the preferred choice of operating arrangement for many farm operators that stop acting as sole proprietors. Many of these farm partnerships are operated by immediate family members. As we head into the individual income tax filing season, it is the ideal time to refresh some of the key principles on computation and reporting of farm partnership income by individuals.
Feb 7, 2019
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Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Favourable tax treatment for land clearing and drainage
The tax treatment of clearing and tile drainage of agricultural land differs based on the ownership and use of the land. This article discusses the treatment under the most common scenarios. Compared to other businesses, farmers receive favourable tax treatment for these types of expenditures. 
Jan 23, 2019
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Audit and accounting International Indirect tax Tax advisory
Time is running out to get caught up with the IRS
The IRS warned recently that the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures may end. The message is clear: don’t wait any longer.
Jan 14, 2019
U S Tax Alert 48 AERIAL
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Indirect tax Tax advisory Succession and estate planning
Post-mortem planning after TOSI
The Tax on Split Income (TOSI) regime has had significant impact on tax planning strategies for owner-managed businesses.
Sarah Netley Dec 4, 2018
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