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Help! I’m Being Audited by CRA

Receiving the ‘T1 Processing Review’ notice may make you feel like you are being audited but in reality, this is a common practice.
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SB in the Community

Jas Brar, Founder and CEO is the visionary behind the ‘Entripy Way’. In 1999, as a student at the University of Toronto, Jas identified a gap in the custom apparel market.
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Childhood Treasures - A Heads Up on Capital Gains

Remember those trading cards that you had so much fun collecting? It might be time to dig those out of storage. A Wayne Gretzky rookie card was recently sold for a record-breaking $475,000. Before you cash out though, make sure you are aware of the …
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Having Your Cottage Owned by a Family Trust Has its Benefits

A tax question I am often asked, especially when thoughts turn to summer activities, whether one's cottage should be owned by a family trust.
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Selling Your Business is a Process

If selling your business is an option that you wish to explore and possibly move forward with, we highly recommend that you follow a structured process involving preparation and market execution. Further, expect timelines of six to eighteen months …
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SB in the Community

It’s been an exciting ride for CEO and Co-Founder of The Other Bird Inc., Erin Dunham. In just under five years, The Other Bird has opened six restaurants in the Burlington and Hamilton area, with no plans of slowing down.
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Accessibility Policy

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Hiring a Post Secondary Graduate

There are many government programs out there to help businesses. However, it can be frustrating trying to figure out what is out there, whether you qualify and how to find the documents. One program that may be of interest is the Youth Employment …
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit (HBTC)

Are you a first-time home buyer? Did you know you can claim an amount of $5,000 for the purchase of a qualifying home acquired in 2015? To be eligible for the Home Buyer’s Tax Credit (HBTC) you must meet the following criteria...
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Do You Have a Succession Plan for Your CFO/Controller?

Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of financial professionals to discuss CFO/Controller succession planning. The subject was topical given findings from a 2013 study authored by the Financial Executives International Canada, the …
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SB in the Community

“It's about empowering individuals and businesses”, shares Neil Errington, Founder and President of Errington Integrated Marketing. Focusing on relationships, Errington IM helps clients take their entrepreneurial vision and turn it into reality …
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SB Portal FAQ

1. What is a portal? A portal is a secure, electronic storage location for file transfer. Clients can upload files to the portal or download from the portal. 2. How do I reset my password? Go to https://cchportal.ca/PortalThin/#/login and click …
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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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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.  Scammers often send an email or call to lure victims to give up their personal and financial information. The …
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Update on the Impact of HST on Insurance Premiums in Ontario

Pre-Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) rules Before the implementation of the HST, Ontario Retail Sales Tax (RST) applied at a rate of 8 percent to a broad range of goods and selected services. It also applied to premiums for certain types of insurance, …

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