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Important Tax Deadlines for 2017 Tax Filing

November 8, 2017 by

February 28: T4,T4A,T5 slips and summaries March 1: Last day for 2017 RRSP contribution April 30: Personal Tax Filing Deadline April 30: Payment Deadline for Individuals and Sole Proprietor June 15: Sole Proprietor and Partnership Return Filing Deadline T3 Trust Return Filing Deadline: 90 days after the trust’s tax year-end Corporate Tax Returns are due
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Dora Awards Support, HSS sponsoring awards again this year!

June 13, 2017 by

Dora Awards Support, HSS sponsoring awards again this year! The 38th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards celebrates the accomplishments of professionals in the performing arts community. The Awards ceremony will be held on June 26th at the Elgin Theatre and will be hosted by Raoul Bhaneja. Some of the awards come with a cash prize
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HSS sponsors The Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards

May 2, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck are proud to be gold level supporters of The Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards, which were held April 24, 2017 at the Telus Centre’s Koerner Hall. HSS aims to recognize the achievements of Canadian screenwriters and the local theatre community in their accomplishments within Canada and Toronto, respectively. The WGC
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Ontario Budget Commentary

April 28, 2017 by

Introduction Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled the Ontario Budget on April 27, 2017. The deficit for the 2016-17 fiscal year is projected to be $1.5 billion, with a balanced budget projected for 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The Budget does not include any changes to Ontario’s personal or corporate income tax rates. Measures Affecting Individuals Personal
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Federal Budget Commentary Article

March 23, 2017 by

Federal Budget Commentary Article If you have any questions regarding the Federal Budget or its impact on you or your business, please contact us. We hope you find our Commentary informative. To assist you with other budget-related inquiries, please call our Federal Budget Hotline at (416) 499-3101. March 22, 2017 CPA Canada: Federal Budget Commentary
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CRA’s Annual Audit Letter Campaign

March 11, 2017 by

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) annually sends audit letters to selected taxpayers. Letters sent in early 2017 will mark the eighth annual audit letter campaign initiated by CRA. This year the CRA will send approximately 30,000 “intent to audit” letters to individual taxpayers and business owners who continually report business and rental losses. They are
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Brotherhood: One-man stage show fills the room with music and heart

February 28, 2017 by

For over 20 years, b current has brought artists and actors of colour to centre stage. The Canadian production company has supported diversity in community theatre since 1991. With an award-winning training program, b current fosters nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. These artists then go on to perform and create new works that are rooted in
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HSS visits client’s new theatre at Streetcar Crowsnest

February 16, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck arranged a night out with staff to enjoy an entertaining night of arts and culture at the new performing arts facility, Streetcar Crowsnest. Streetcar Crowsnest is the first professional arts facility in the east end of Toronto. The venue can support many different types of events including community and corporate functions,
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Hogg, Shain & Scheck wins Best Tax Services Provider 2017

February 15, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck (HSS) are extremely pleased to announce that they have won in the Best Tax Services – Toronto sector, of the 2017 Acquisition International Accounting, Audit and Tax Awards. The awards put the spotlight on leaders within their fields and are nominated by internal Acquisition International experts, but also by clients and
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