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CRA Prescribed Rate Rising – What Does it Mean for You?
The impact of rising interest rates by the Bank of Canada are being felt in many places, including the Canada Revenue Agency. Effective October 1st, the CRA prescribed base interest rate will be rising to 3% (currently at 2%) for the fourth quarter of 2022. The
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Electric Vehicle Rebates for Consumers & Businesses Explained
With the high price of gasoline, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, and the recent natural disasters in BC fresh in everyone’s mind, many consumers may be considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV). Buyers may be eligible for an incentive rebate off the
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Changes Coming: Compilation Engagement Reports Replacing Notice to Reader
Businesses and lenders accustomed to requesting or reviewing Notice to Reader financial statements will want to take note of an important change coming into effect later this year. Starting for periods ending on or after December 14, 2021, Notice to Reader engagements
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Spotlight on the New Ontario Business Registry Portal
The Ontario government has recently launched an online Ontario Business Registry (“OBR”) portal for businesses and not-for-profits registered, incorporated, or licensed to carry on business in Ontario. There are over 90 different online services available through
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The Future of Your Office – There’s a Lot to Consider
More and more businesses are beginning to re-open their offices as we begin to see some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Many business owners are simultaneously contemplating their future office needs. There are many things to consider in determining your
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Highlights from the Ontario Fall Economic Statement
The provincial government released their Fall Economic Statement on Thursday. Billed as a pre-election mini-budget to Build Ontario, the statement proposes a number of investments in infrastructure, health care and skilled trades, but very few income tax initiatives.
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