As we approach the season of generosity, it is common for most people to dip more into their pockets to support their favorite charities this coming Holiday season. Some will be playing catch up on their annual charitable donations while others will be looking to go far above their usual annual donations. As is typical,…
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Update on the July 18, 2017 Tax Proposals – What We Know and What We Don’t Know
As most of you know, sweeping tax proposals were made by the federal Liberal government on July 18, 2017 that had some of the most significant changes to the taxation of Canadian private corporations since the early 1970′s. Following a dramatic and strong negative reaction to these proposals from tax practitioners, taxpayers and the business…
The Story of Ralston and Doreen – Small Business Owners, Collateral Damage?
Summer has drawn to a close, the children are settling down in school and university, and Ralston and Doreen are preparing to implement the new menus in the restaurant for the last four months of the year, to ensure that they meet the sales and profit targets set at the beginning of the year. Doreen…
8 REASONS YOU’RE HAVING A TOUGH TIME WITH THE TAXMAN
At GMS, we have found that many of the difficult interactions with CRA can be avoided by a simple shift in how we approach them. The top 8 reasons that cause this strained/difficult relationship are highlighted below. We have included suggestions on how to avoid or get out of these situations, if you have…
TOP 13 WAYS THAT THE 2017 FEDERAL BUDGET IMPACTS YOU
Caregiver tax credit now consolidated. Dependant does not have to live with you in order for you to claim this credit. Credit can no longer be claimed for seniors who are not sick, and who reside with their adult children. Elimination or modification of some tax credits – loss of public transit amount (July 2017),…
INCORPORATING YOUR BUSINESS
As a business owner, you’re likely to face the decision of whether to incorporate once your business becomes successful. You’ll need to base your decision on a number of factors, both commercial and tax related. Incorporation can bring a number of commercial benefits, such as: The potential for liability is limited to assets owned by…
WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM THE LIBERAL TAX PLAN IN 2016 AND IN THE YEARS AHEAD?
This year, most of us will have more money in our pockets…thanks to the Liberal government’s tax cut. As some of you may already know, the Prime Minister wasted no time in implementing his campaign promise to reduce the rate for the middle-income bracket (income between $45,282 to $90,563) from 22 percent to 20.5 percent….
THE EMPOWERED TAXPAYER
Whose numbers are they anyway? Whether you are an individual, an entrepreneur, or a non-profit entity, any financial data or return that you submit to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are your numbers. That seems obvious doesn’t it? However, often times when the preparation of financial data or a tax return is divested to a…
