Last updated: May. 2, 2018
Farm businesses have special status under certain provisions of the Canadian Income Tax Act (ITA). Along with fishing operations, farmers can use the cash method of accounting (or cash accounting) for reporting income for income tax purposes. If you have a valid farming business under the ITA, you are eligible to … Read more
Last updated: Apr. 25, 2018
Farming is a very unique business that comes with a large number of tax laws that relate only to farmers. There are a lot of tax management strategies for farmers to take advantage of; overlooking one could easily cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Below are some Canadian farm tax … Read more
Last updated: Apr. 11, 2018
On April 10, 2018, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer delivered her first budget as Finance Minister. The Finance Minister pointed to the province’s continued shift away from a reliance on natural resource revenue as a positive sign for the economy: Natural resource revenue is projected to make up 10% — or $1.48 … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 26, 2018
The Comprehensive & Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) The CPTPP agreement (formerly the 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or TPP-11) was signed by its member states, including Canada, on 8 March 2018. The agreement covers a market of 495 million people with a combined GDP of CAD$13.5 trillion, or nearly 13.5% of global … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 14, 2018
It’s tax season. For many small business owners in Canada, this is a season of dread: making sure your bookkeeping is in order and up-to-date, collecting receipts, and taking time to fill out the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) often confusing tax forms. Unfortunately, waiting until the last minute can lead to … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 6, 2018
AgriStability – What’s New for 2018 A new 2018 Program was recently announced and, while there were only some minor changes, it is an opportunity for you to evaluate your Ag Risk Management, which includes AgriStability as an option. AgriStability is one of the risk management programs that was offered under … Read more
Last updated: Feb. 21, 2018
On 20 February 2018, British Columbia Finance Minister Carole James tabled the province’s fiscal 2018–19 budget. The budget contains several tax measures affecting individuals and corporations. The minister anticipates a surplus of $219 million for 2018-19, and projects surpluses for each of the next two years. Highlights New child care program … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 8, 2018
The Canadian government has announced a replacement to Growing Forward II, which expired effective December 31, 2017. The new Farm Business Risk Management Program still includes AgriStability and AgriInvest. Farm Business Risk Management Programs The suite of Farm Business Risk Management programs includes: AgriStability: support when producers experience a large margin … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 20, 2017
Farm Operators and Property Taxes Farm properties can be quite varied and include working farms, farmland, outbuildings, specialized farms, fruit orchards, etc. On top of that, many Canadian farms also have a house on them that the owner/farmer lives in.
As a farmland owner, you may be eligible … Read more