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Authorizing GGFL as Your Representative with CRA
There is one simple, but important step business owners can take to help make their filing and on-going interactions with CRA easier and more efficient. With just a few steps, you can authorize GGFL to speak with CRA on your behalf and provide us with access to your
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2024 Federal Budget Highlights & Commentary
On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2024 to the House of Commons. No changes were made to personal or corporate tax rates. However, the inclusion rate on taxable capital gains has been
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The Bare Facts on The New Bare Trust Reporting Requirements
March 2025 UPDATE: For the 2024 tax year, bare trusts are not required to file a T3 return and Schedule 15 unless the CRA makes a direct request for these filings. This is a continuation of the exemption from the trust reporting requirements that was issued for bare
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New Reporting Requirements For Trusts
Each tax season brings the enforcement of tax changes announced in the previous year. This year, while there were no changes to the income tax treatment of trusts, there are significant additional reporting requirements for trusts with a fiscal year ending on or after
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CRA Imposes Penalty for Cheques
If writing a cheque is your preferred method of paying CRA, you might want to rethink that approach if you owe the government $10,000 or more. In an effort to encourage more electronic payments, CRA will soon be imposing a penalty of $100 for all payments of $10,000 or
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Applications Open for the 2024 Fastest Growing Companies Awards
GGFL is thrilled to be partnering with the Ottawa Business Journal again this year to present the 2024 Fastest Growing Companies awards. This is your chance to be recognized for substantial, sustainable and profitable growth. Eligible companies must be headquartered in
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