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SB Partners Receives the Paul Harris Award from the Four Rotary Clubs of Burlington

At the Burlington Rotary’s Community Service Awards Breakfast, SB Partners was named as the recipient of the Paul Harris Award. The award, established in honour of the Rotary Club founder, is bestowed annually to an individual and an organization …

Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation Receives Support from SB Partners LLP

NEWS RELEASE Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation Receives Support from SB Partners LLP ‘Community Involvement an important aspect of SB Partners LLP’ July 4, 2013 For Immediate Release (Burlington, ON) SB Partners LLP is pleased to …

Reducing Costs in the Finance Department Through Technology

I recently read an interesting report by Erik Dorr and Martijn Geerling about Taking Finance Transformation to the Next Level, and thought I would share some of their insights.

Act Quickly to Lock in Family Loans by September 30, 2013

Business owners often utilize income splitting to reduce taxes, in particular, family loans. Family loans can be made to other family members including minor children through a family trust. Over time, these family trusts can provide significant tax …

Preparing for your Retirement Years - Tax Considerations

In planning for your retirement there are many factors that you need to consider as part of your planning. Keeping in mind that every person’s circumstances are different. The following tax tips should be considered when developing your tax planning …

Getting Married? Important Tips From CRA

If your marital status changes, it’s important to let the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) know as soon as possible. Here are some tips to help you get through the process.

Questions Answered About: Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)

In 2009, the Federal Government introduced the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), describing it as “the single most important personal savings vehicle since the introduction of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).”

What Happens When Your Business Accepts an Investor?

What happens to your business when you accept an investor is dependent on the type of investment and the investor. Investments can take different forms:

Death Benefits

Considering the many tax implications of estate planning Estate planning should not rest solely on the dollars but take into account family dynamics, as well as meeting the overall testamentary intentions of the individual who has passed on. When …

When Extreme Weather Hits

When Extreme Weather Hits: How to Handle Filing Your Taxes As seen by the major flooding in Alberta last summer, natural disasters can escalate quickly. During these events, filing deadlines are put on the back burner and personal safety takes …

New Tax Credit Benefits Farmers

Tax credits are one way the government supports businesses and farmers are no exception. On September 29, 2014 the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced a new incentive called the Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers. The …

Embracing Community Involvement

The team at SB Partners is privileged to share the spirt of community with our clients. Like so many of you, we too embrace the opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

The Pros of Processes and Procedures

Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. In business, repetition of processes with the purpose of achieving the same result is the desired outcome. Standard results are valued as a predictor …

Beware of Fraudsters Representing Themselves as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

It is that time of year again when phone calls and emails that appear to come from CRA are common. They can look and sound convincing.

Think Twice Before Inter-Corporate Dividends!

Accountants and the tax community are slowly gaining increased clarity from Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) regarding very significant, complex, unfavorable tax changes proposed during the 2015 year which have widespread impact to private corporations …

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