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Does HST Differ for Short-Term and Long-Term Rental Properties?

Like everything to do with taxes, there is no blanket rule for how HST is applied to residential rental properties.

Changes to GST/HST Reporting for Dentists

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to revoke the administrative arrangement with the Canadian Dental Association marks a significant change for GST/HST registered dental practitioners.

Changes to Reporting for Digital Platform Owners and Sellers

Reporting changes for digital platform owners and sellers changed in 2024, are you aware of how the requirements affect you?

Things to Consider When Using your Property as a Short-Term Rental

With the cost of living rising, more and more people are looking for ways to bring in extra revenue to improve their financial situation.

Understanding Income Valuations and Capitalized Cash Flow

When you think about how much something is worth—like a car, an investment in a rental property, or even a business—there are different ways to figure that out.

SB Partners Appoints New Managing Partner

A supportive leadership style and commitment to developing individuals and the firm make the appointment of Melanie McLeod to Managing Partner a natural fit.

50 Years of Accounting for Our Community

When you think of accountants, we know community isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Let’s be honest, you’re thinking taxes, benefits, profits, losses, valuations and of course the CRA. But, when you delve into the real meaning of accounting, …

SB Partner and President elected as Regional Director of the Chartered Business Valuators Institute

Chartered Business Valuators Institute elects Burlington’s Trevor Hood, CPA, CA, CBV, CFF as Ontario Director

SB Partners Celebrates 50 Years

For the past 50 years, there has been a growing group of accountants in Burlington, Ontario, dedicated to helping others. In 1974, what began as a small group of associates known as Scott, Batenchuk & Co. has grown into SB Partners, a regional firm …

The 2024 Federal Budget & Capital Gains - Impact to Family Law

By now, most people reading this article are aware that on April 16, 2024 Justin Trudeau’s federal government made some pretty significant changes to the taxation of capital gains.

Income for Support – To Average or Not to Average? – This is the Question.

What is Income For Support? Income for support becomes more challenging when an individual is self-employed, as by virtue of owning their own business they will have certain tax planning opportunities that enable them to reduce their taxable income …

SB Partners is honoured with the prestigious Game Changer Award!

At the United Way’s Evening of Celebration for the 2023/24 Campaign, SB Partners was honoured with the prestigious Game Changer Award! A huge thank you to the entire community for rallying together over the past year and helping raise an incredible …

2024: Federal Budget Commentary

On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2024 – Fairness for Every Generation, to the House of Commons. The budget sees almost $53B in additional spending over the next 5 …

Thank You, Burlington!

SB Partners has been selected as the Platinum Winner in the “Best Accounting Firm” category for the Burlington Post Readers Choice Awards 2024. The Readers Choice Awards is an opportunity for the public to vote for their favorite businesses in the …

SB Partners is a Great Place to Work – Burlington’s Award-Winning Accounting Firm Receives Certification

Burlington, Ontario – SB Partners, a leading Chartered Professional Accounting firm in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), is proud to announce it has retained its certification as a Great Place to Work™, for the second year running. The firm has …

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