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FBC Reviews: January 2020

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Last updated: Jan. 1, 2020 
We’re honoured when we get feedback from small business owners and farmers on what they like about FBC’s year-round Membership model. Here are some of our favourite recent FBC reviews collected through Rocket Referrals. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment Our Members love that we offer on-site tax appointments. When we collect data … Read more

Should I take my Canada Pension Plan benefits early?

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Last updated: Dec. 16, 2019 
You can start collecting your Canada Pension Plan benefits as early as one month after you turn 60 or as late as age 70. Many people claim that since there is no best-before date on your birth certificate and no one really knows how long they have to live, it is … Read more

FBC Reviews: December 2019

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Last updated: Dec. 2, 2019 
We love hearing from farmers and small business owners on what they like about being an FBC Member. Here are some recent FBC reviews collected through Rocket Referrals. What FBC Members love about our On-Site Tax Appointment Being a first-time business owner/operator I had the usual fears, not knowing what was … Read more

The tax implications of selling your business

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Last updated: Nov. 8, 2019 
So you want to sell your business to another corporation with no family ties to you. That is considered an arm’s length deal and you can claim your lifetime capital exemption. Try and do the same with a family member. That’s called a non-arm’s-length deal, and a nasty bit of the … Read more

FBC Reviews

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Last updated: Nov. 6, 2019 
We love hearing from farmers and small business owners on what they like about being a FBC Member. Here are some of our favourite recent FBC reviews. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment Our Members tell us they appreciate the convenience of an on-site tax appointment at their home or business. Always available … Read more

Understanding the Registered Disability Savings Plan

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Last updated: Oct. 30, 2019 
Do you have a disability or a child with a disability? Are you worried about saving for retirement? Then you should open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help you start building long-term savings. The RDSP shares some similarities with the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), which was set up … Read more

Alberta budget report 2019

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Last updated: Oct. 28, 2019 
On Oct. 24, 2019, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews presented the province’s fiscal 2019–20 budget. The minister anticipates a deficit of $8.7 billion for 2019-20 and further deficits of $5.9 billion in 2020-21 and $2.6 billion in 2021-22. A surplus of $0.6 billion is projected in 2022-23. There are no new … Read more

What are the tax implications of the Liberal win?

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Last updated: Oct. 25, 2019 
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is back in power, but as a minority government this time after the general election on Oct. 21, 2019. The Liberals proposed several changes in their election platform that could have tax implications for small business owners and farmers. Until the federal budget gets released in Spring … Read more

FBC Member Spotlight: Ace of Spades Landscaping

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Last updated: Oct. 17, 2019 
For more than a decade, Marty Hammond worked for landscaping companies in Niagara Falls before deciding to strike out on his own. He wanted to provide superior service to customers and focus on quality over quantity. So in 2009 he took the leap and started his own company, Ace of Spades … Read more