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Trans Pacific Partnership is Signed!

Trans Pacific Partnership is Signed!

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

Alberta Budget Report 2018

Alberta Budget Report 2018

Last updated: Mar. 23, 2018 
On March 22, 2017, the Honourable Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, presented his fourth budget and the fourth budget of Alberta’s NDP government. The budget contained no new taxes, and no new tax increases or decreases that had not previously been announced. Highlights Deficit of $8.8 … Read more

Are Bitcoin Gains Taxable?

Are Bitcoin Gains Taxable?

Last updated: Mar. 21, 2018 
Bitcoin has taken the world by storm and if you jumped on even just a few months ago you may be sitting on a rather large gain. (Or a loss if you bought at it’s peak in December.) You may be wondering if any profits in your Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency … Read more

Manitoba Budget Report 2018

Manitoba Budget Report 2018

Last updated: Mar. 13, 2018 
Keeping Our Promises … Real Progress for Manitobans On March 12, 2018, the Honourable Cameron Friesen presented his third budget as Minister of Finance.   The budget contains several tax measures affecting individuals and corporations. Although the budget does not include any changes to Manitoba’s corporate or personal tax rates, it … Read more

AgriStability Changes for 2018

AgriStability – What’s New for 2018

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

Impact of New Federal Budget on Business Owners

The Impact of Canada’s New Federal Budget on Small Business Owners

Last updated: Mar. 2, 2018 
Earlier this week we provided a summary of the 2018 federal budget. There were a lot of concerns about how this latest budget would affect Canadian small business owners. For starters, there are a large number of key items in the 2018 federal budget which small business owners should pay close … Read more

British Columbia Budget Report 2018

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

How Accurate Financial Reporting Helps Businesses

The Importance of Accurate Financial Reporting for Small Business Growth

Last updated: Feb. 14, 2018 
As a small Canadian business owner, having accurate and organized financial statements can help you run your business more efficiently and effectively. Financial statements are a barometer of your company’s success. Your business’s financial statements can include information on income, capital expenditures, cash flow, balance sheets, etc.
 
Financial … Read more

Finding the Right Small Business Tax Specialist

Finding the Right Small Business Tax Specialist

Last updated: Jan. 31, 2018 
Preparing income tax returns for small businesses can be daunting. Not only are the tax forms a little confusing, Canada’s tax laws change with great frequency and without fanfare; it’s up to you to keep track of everything going on at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). To avoid tax-related problems, ensure … Read more