Last updated: Jan. 5, 2022
Bill C-208 passed royal assent at the end of June. Since then, there has been some confusion on its application and what the legislation will and will not permit. Canada’s Finance Minister has now confirmed that the bill is federal law, but there are intentions to amend it in November of … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 5, 2022
Whether you want to shelter farm income from high personal tax rates due to increased off-farm income, or your profits surplus is beginning to go beyond your personal expenses – you may be asking yourself if your business structure needs a revamp. Back in 2016, an average of 51.71 per cent … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 5, 2022
Last week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the federal budget for 2021. Below are select highlights that may have a positive impact your business or farm: 1. Covid-19 subsidy extensions and program winddowns The good news is that proposed budget will extend the current wage subsidy, … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 19, 2021
When small business owners find themselves facing unexpected shortfalls or can’t pay bills during slow months, it’s a sign that they’re not monitoring their cash flow. For a business, running out of cash is like getting stuck in quicksand: you sink deeper and deeper into the red as you borrow from … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 18, 2021
UPDATE: The TFSA limit for 2022 has been announced – please go to our new blog post: “What’s the TFSA limit for 2022?” Now that you’ve entered a new year and finally put 2020 behind you (what a relief!), it’s a good time to plan for your tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution. The … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 24, 2021
When you’re busy with the harvest, or preparing for the upcoming season, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. Why worry about taxes now? Proper tax planning is a year-round process. By planning now, you can take advantage of strategies to lower your tax bill in advance of the … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Last updated August 10, 2020. We will update blog posts when more information is released. As we finished writing the introduction to this blog post, several provinces were starting to recover and re-open their economies. It’s heartwarming to see businesses across the country hiring back their employees through government programs, … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Originally published on May 8, 2020 By Jennifer Friesen As Canadians grapple with the uncertainty of COVID-19, the economy and our health and safety have become primary concerns to us all. As a result, the food and agriculture industries are paramount while they work to ensure everyone has access to healthy … Read more
Last updated: Feb. 3, 2021
The CRA has temporarily shut down its online services after thousands of accounts were compromised by cyberattacks. The attacks targeted the CRA and GCKEY, an online portal where Canadians can access services such as employment insurance and veterans’ benefits. The Canadian government says the attacks were a form of “credential stuffing.” … Read more