by cpiwebdesign | Dec 19, 2012 | Taxation
No one likes receiving unexpected notices from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Some owners of tax-free savings accounts may have received notices and may be confused about the rules governing such accounts. Effective since January 1, 2009, Canadians over 18 have...
by cpiwebdesign | Nov 22, 2012 | Business Advisory, Taxation
Tuition may be increasing, but education is still the best investment we can make for our children or grandchildren. Today more than ever, it pays to plan ahead for a child’s education – and Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) are an excellent tool to help you...
by cpiwebdesign | Oct 7, 2012 | Business Advisory
In economic downturns such as the one experienced recently (and to some extent still continuing), new opportunities can emerge. There are business lessons to be learned from difficult economic times and these centre on the subject of change. What changes should you...
by cpiwebdesign | Sep 19, 2012 | Business Advisory
People are sometimes surprised to discover the effort involved in buying or selling a business. If you are considering either, it is wise to consult experienced advisers. On any given day, one or more Lipton LLP professionals are assisting clients in their pursuit of...
by cpiwebdesign | Aug 24, 2012 | Accounting & Assurance, Business Advisory, Taxation
W hat are the tax implications of a member of a corporate partnership having a fiscal yearend different from that of the partnership? The latest federal budget provides a new answer to that question. Previously, partnerships owned by corporations could defer taxes on...