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2024 Capital Gain Changes - Where are We Now?

In May 2024, we wrote an article detailing the changes that came out of the 2024 Federal Budget with respect to the taxation of capital gains and the corresponding impact on family law. While it was widely expected that those changes would be …

Understanding Our Business Succession Planning Process

Succession Planning: What can I expect? Our Business Succession Planning Process Succession planning is a complex and multidisciplinary process. We work closely with you to develop a clear strategy and action plan that recognizes your unique …

Succession Planning for Privately vs Family Owned Businesses

Succession Planning For Privately Owned Businesses Planning for the future starts with the present. Without a family heir(s) to inherit the business, business owners must consider who will be a good fit to acquire the business, or even if the …

CRA Moves Businesses to Online Mail

Starting in spring 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will switch to delivering most business correspondence through its online portal, My Business Account, instead of by paper mail. This change will apply to all businesses that are registered …

What is the New Quickbooks Online-FINTRAC Requirement?

As a result of the new FINTRAC regulatory requirements, Intuit is updating certain elements within QuickBooks to ensure products are compliant. To meet FINTRAC guidelines and maintain regulatory compliance, QuickBooks now requires this information …

Capital Gains Increase Deferred

On Friday, January 31st, 2025, the Canadian government announced that taxpayers will not need to include the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate in their 2024 tax filings.

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.

Changes to Reporting
Requirements for Trusts
Updated March 28th, 2024

UPDATE ON BARE TRUST REPORTING FOR 2023 TAX YEAR: On March 28th, 2024, the CRA announced that Bare Trusts would no longer need to file T3 returns for the 2023 tax year unless a direct request is made. We will update this article when further …

Getting Started with a CRA My Business Account

Working remotely and outsourcing departments presents challenges in efficiency and security. Take advantage of the digital tools available to help your business manage its taxes. They save time, expedite processes, and improve communication within …

Preparation and Planning Key to Selling a Dental Practice

Setting your dental practice up for a potential sale should ideally start about three to five years in advance. This will give you enough time to develop more value in your business. Planning for things like staffing costs, expenses, and large …

ONCA Provides More Options to Not-for-profit Corporations in Ontario

ONCA Has Arrived…Finally On October 19, 2021, significant changes to the regulations governing not-for-profit corporations (NPCs) in Ontario came into effect when the long-awaited Ontario Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) was brought into …

Budget 2021 propose changes to promote CCPC business investment until 2023

As the Government continues to roll out measures to alleviate the economic impact of the pandemic, the 2021 federal budget proposed legislation for a temporary measure that would encourage Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) to invest …

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