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COVID-19 Updates from Hogg, Shain & Scheck

We continue to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation, ensuring the health and safety of our team and clients, who remain our top priorities.

As a result of these unprecedented times, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 we made the decision to close our offices. Our teams will work remotely and are still available.

We have full confidence that we will continue to operate and support our team and clients as effectively as we normally would.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any guidance or questions.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

March 30, 2020 by

What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)? On March 25, 2020, the government proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CERB would be a
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Ontario Government’s Economic Response to COVID-19

March 27, 2020 by

On March 25, 2020, the Ontario government announced a $17 billion plan to protect businesses, households, and public services from the financial fallout of the novel coronavirus. These measures include the following: Ontario’s economic response measures include the following: Five-month relief for Ontario businesses who are unable to file or remit select Provincial taxes Employer
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Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers

March 24, 2020 by

On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a temporary wage subsidy for a period of three months.  This temporary measure will allow eligible employers to reduce the amount of payroll deductions required to be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). An eligible employer is: A Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC); A non-profit organization;
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Hogg, Shain & Scheck COVID-19 Update

March 18, 2020 by

We continue to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation, ensuring the health and safety of our team and clients, who remain our top priorities. As a result of these unprecedented times, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 we made the decision to close our offices.  Our teams will work remotely and are still available. We have full
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Support for Canadian Businesses in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 by

On March 18, 2020 the government and its various partners announced further measures to support Canadian businesses in these challenging times. CRA Tax Relief for Canadian Businesses The Canada Revenue Agency will allow all businesses to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after
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2019 Tax Filing Update In Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 by

On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced that the Canada Revenue Agency will defer the filing deadline for personal income tax returns from April 30, 2020 to June 1, 2020. However, if you are expecting a refund we recommend filing your return as soon as possible. As well, if you are entitled to
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Government of Canada’s Economic Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 by

On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced several economic measures to assist individuals and businesses during these challenging times. These measures include the following: Temporary income support for workers and parents; Longer-term income support for workers; One-time special payment through the Goods and Service Tax (GST) credit for low and modest income families;
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