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A common tax structure involves a holding company (“Holdco”) with an operating subsidiary (“Opco”). Where Opco pays a taxable dividend to Holdco, except to the extent Opco receives a dividend refund, Holdco is not subject to Part IV tax of 38 1/3% (referred herein as a ‘tax-free intercorporate dividend”). The exemption arises due to the
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We are thrilled to welcome back as a partner Katie Duncan, CPA, CA, LPA. Katie began her career with Hogg, Shain & Scheck as a student in 2012, and it’s wonderful to see her return to the firm in this new leadership role With over 13 years of experience in the accounting profession, Katie brings
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We are thrilled to welcome Eric Bunn, CPA, CA as a Principal to the firm. Eric has a strong background as a tax and assurance professional with over 10 years experience specializing in working with privately-owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations. In his previous roles, Eric provided tax planning and advisory, to organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs
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Canadian taxpayers have faced great uncertainty in the wake of the Government of Canada’s proposed changes to the capital gains inclusion rate in the 2024 budget. The change was to take effect June 25, 2024, was then delayed until 2025 and delayed again until 2026. While incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to scrap
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Are Your Trusts Lined Up In A Row? In 2018, the Federal government proposed new tax legislation (the “New Rules”) for trusts, which was passed into law on December 15, 2022. The New Rules take effect for trusts with taxation years ending on or after December 31, 2023 and impact both trust filing and disclosure
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On November 3, 2022, the Federal government’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement confirmed that recently enacted income tax compliance rules for trusts will take effect for taxation years ending on or after December 30, 2023. The new rules impact bare trusts, which are commonly used by real estate owners to hold title of their properties. What
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many employees working from home. As a result, working-from-home tax deductions on their 2020 personal income tax returns has become a hot topic. On December 15, 2020, the CRA released information on a number of employment-related issues, including home office expenses and Form T2200. Highlights of the CRA release on home office
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On December 15, 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released information on a number of employment-related issues in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including employer provided taxable benefits and allowances. These positions are effective from March 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Commuting Costs (including parking) The CRA has always taken the
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On December 21, 2020 the Department of Finance Canada announced the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the Automobile Deduction Limits in 2021 There is only one change to the automobile deduction limits and benefit rates that applied in
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On November 5, 2020, Finance Minister Rod Phillips presented the Province’s budget. The Ontario 2020 budget: Permanently increases the Employer Health Tax exemption to $1 million; Proposes a new Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit for the 2021 taxation year; Extend filing deadlines for the Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit; and, Extends filing deadlines for
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(Released April 3, 2020) Advice for Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic based on Federal and Provincial Economic Response Measures We continue to monitor the Federal and Ontario government announcements on an hourly basis. As both governments work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand the need for communication to help alleviate any anxiety you may
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COVID-19 TAX UPDATE Tax Filing and Payment Extensions and Other Filing Relief Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Released March 31, 2020) The Canadian government has announced several measures to help taxpayers during these challenging times by providing extensions for filing and payment of taxes for business, Charities/NPO, individuals, partnerships, and trusts. To help
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