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A Guide to Canadian Incentives for New Businesses
Starting a business is exhilarating, but let’s face it—those first few years can be daunting. Canada has several programs and incentives designed to help startups thrive. Whether you’re looking for ...
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New GST/HST Guidelines for Dentists and Orthodontists: What You Need to Know
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently issued GST/HST Notice 339, which includes significant updates for dentists and orthodontists in Canada. This change revolves around the revocation of a longstanding administrative ...
Are Tax Rate Differentials Giving Some NHL Teams an Edge?
Hockey is about skill, strategy, and teamwork—but in today’s NHL, tax policies might play a surprising role in shaping team success. Teams based in U.S. states with no state income ...
Net Investment Income Tax Ruling, and Good News for US Expats
IRS Overruled & Potential Refunds If you are a US expat taxpayer, the latest court ruling comes as welcome news to you. A US federal court has overturned a controversial ...
Why your business is likely eligible for a SR&ED tax credit
As a small business ready to expand, you may have heard of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. Maybe you’ve even skimmed the qualifications and asked your friends ...
A Tax Break for all Canadians
In an effort to reduce Canadians’ tax burden during the holiday season, the Federal government announced on Thursday that the majority of expenses will be temporarily free from GST/HST from ...
What Trump’s Victory Means to Canadians Doing Business in the U.S. and American Expatiates Living in Canada
Donald Trump’s victory coupled with what appears to be a Republican sweep of both houses of Congress sets the stage for tax legislation to be passed early in Trump’s term. ...
Reducing your Tax Burden: A Guide to Interest Expense Deductions
If you’re borrowing funds to support business growth and or investment growth, you may be eligible to deduct interest on your business or property income under the Income Tax Act. ...
What does the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase Look Like for You?
This year’s Federal budget marked the first increase to the Capital Gains inclusion rate since 2000, an announcement that many criticized as having significant consequences on both high income and ...
Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement Offers a Promising Financial Outlook Along with Tax Cuts and AMT Rate Decreases
Ontario’s latest Fall Economic Statement showed signs of significant financial growth, mainly due to falling interest rates and higher tax revenues. While residents are still feeling the effects of a ...