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Highlights from the Fall Economic Statement
On November 30th, the federal government delivered its Fall Economic Statement. The statement included a number of updates to existing COVID-19 relief programs, as well as changes to other existing tax relief programs. Of note, there were no changes to income tax rates
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Form PD27 – New COVID Subsidy Reporting Requirement for Businesses
By Karen McKay, CPA, CGA As COVID-19 took its devastating toll on the economy last spring, the federal government introduced the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy (TWS). That aid program was quickly followed by the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). With 2020 quickly
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy Program Details
The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) program for businesses, non-profits and charities that are facing economic challenges due to COVID-19 received Royal Ascent on November 19th, 2020. It is expected applications for CERS will open as early as Monday, November
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Re-visiting Estate Freezes – a COVID-19 Silver Lining for Business Owners
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Three Tax Efficient Strategies for Managing Retained Profits
Related Content Re-visiting Estate Freezes – a COVID-19 Silver Lining for Business Owners | What to Plan for When Selling Your Business in 2021 | Passing the torch: The complexities of succession planning While most businesses have suffered a difficult or
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Government Announces New and Updated COVID-19 Relief Programs
New ‘Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy’ Program On October 9th, 2020, the Federal government announced a new rent and mortgage relief program for some businesses that have suffered revenue drops by subsidizing a percentage of their expenses on a sliding scale,
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