2014/07: The Family Business Constitution: Why You Need One
Unlike a Family Counsel, whose objective is to provide a sounding board for family members and to assist in conflict resolution and/or arbitration, the Family Business Constitution is a written document that serves as a roadmap for business continuity and family harmony.
2014/07: Transitioning your Family Business
The family business can be a convoluted pool of personal and professional relationships. Who fits in where? Who has a stake in decision-making?
2014/04: What’s New in the Tax Sector
WILLS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS
JOINT VENTURE REPORTING OF GST/HST
FOREIGN ASSET REPORTING TO CANADIAN AUTHORITIES (T1135)
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ON INTERNET
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: ELIMINATION OF CHEQUES
IRS REGARDING U.S. PERSONS
2014/02: Automobile Expenses / Federal Personal Tax Credits
The rates for automobile expenses, deduction limits and the prescribed rates for determining
taxable benefits on automobile operating expenses are as follows for 2014.
2013/12: Elimination of the Simplified Method for Large Businesses under the QST System
In October 2013, the Minister of Revenue of Quebec announced that large businesses will no longer be able to use the simplified method (LB simplified method) to calculate an input tax refund (ITR) with respect to expenses incurred by and allowances paid to employees effective January 1, 2014.
2013/12: Taxable Benefits in Brief
This issue of Tax Target will serve as a reminder of certain, often forgotten,
de tailsregarding the preparation of T4 and Relevé 1 forms.
2013/12: Tax Information for 2014
Here are the deductions at source rates for 2014 and 2013 for Employment Insurance, Quebec Parental Insurance Plan, Quebec Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan, Quebec Health Services Fund, Quebec Health Contribution, and Commission des normes du travail. These rates will help the user plan more efficiently for the current taxation year and help to prepare T4 and Relevé 1 slips for 2013.
2013/08: Form T1135: New Reporting Requirements
On June 25, 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced a revision to form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) as part of its measures to crack down on international tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The revised form is applicable to 2013 and subsequent taxation years and will include the disclosure of substantially more detailed information with respect to each specified foreign property held.
2013/07: Canadian Federal and Provincial Sales Tax Rates
Further to the recent changes regarding the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST ) in Prince Edward Island and British Columbia, here is a summary of the Canadian federal and provincial sales tax rates effective April 2013.
2013/02: Automobile Expenses / Federal Personal Tax Credits
The rates for automobile expenses, deduction limits and the prescribed rates for determining taxable benefits on automobile operating expenses are as follows for 2013.
