Why farm succession planning is so important

Having an estate plan that includes a Will is critical to having your assets distributed as you wished through the hands of your chosen executor after your death. Without a Will, the courts may appoint someone to liquidate or distribute your assets in a manner you might never have intended.

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FBC Reviews from farm & small business owners

If you want to read more about why our Members love our year-round, personalized, all-in-one solution for their farm or small business, here are some of our favourite reviews.

Tags: Farm Taxes, Financial Planning, Small Business Taxes, Tax Consultation, Tax Planning, tax representation

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What to look for on your Notice of Assessment

After you file your tax return, you’ll be issued a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We provide some tips on what to look for when you receive your NOA, common reasons for discrepancies between your NOA and tax return and how to handle them.

Tags: Audit Representation, Farm Taxes, Financial Planning, Legal & Compliance, Small Business Taxes, Tax Consultation, Tax Planning , Tax Preparation

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Is a Group RSP right for your small business?

You’re likely familiar with the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which gives Canadians a way to shelter income tax until retirement, but have you considered a Group Retirement Savings Plan for your employees?

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Who can use the Canada Child Benefit

If you're self-employed and have children, take advantage of the Canada Child Benefit, a tax-free monthly payment for those with children under the age of 18.

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How the Sharing Economy Impacts Your Taxes

Discover how the sharing economy can impact your taxes.

Tags: Audit Representation, Bookkeeping, Farm Risk Management, Farm Taxes, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, Small Business Taxes, Tax Preparation

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Tax Tips for Bringing Personal Assets into a Business

Transferring personal assets into a small business is not uncommon, but there are a number of costly tax implications that follow these types of transfers.

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Ontario Budget Report 2019

The Ontario 2019 provincial budget includes a range of cost-cutting measures to help move the province towards a balanced budget but also introduced key spending initiatives. The budget focused on 4 key initiatives: Deficit reduction; Child-care support; Education and Healthcare; and Transit.

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Beware of Fake CRA Communities and Email Scams

Protect Yourself from CRA Tax Scammers: Tax scammers pretend to work for the CRA looking to steal your personal financial information and identity.

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Why Your Small Business Should Hire a Bookkeeper

If you’re a small business owner and don’t like number crunching, hiring a bookkeeper can help you save valuable time and money, especially during tax season.

Tags: Bookkeeping, Small Business Taxes, Tax Consultation

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