2016 Ontario Provincial Budget Commentary
On February 25, 2016 Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled his fourth Budget. The deficit for the 2015-16 fiscal year is...
Are you ready for Tax Time?
The May 2, 2016 deadline to file your 2015 personal income tax return is quickly approaching. As a result of...
Income Tax Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2016
Personal tax rates On December 7, 2015, Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced changes to various personal tax rates by way...
Preparing for the Federal Government’s promised Personal Income Tax Measures
It now appears that the recently elected Federal Government will introduce their new personal income tax measures as promised. These...
The Importance of Strategic Planning Retreats
It is often said that the long-term success of a business depends largely upon the ‘forward thinking’ of its owners...
Is a Merger Right for your Business?
One of the most complicated small business decisions you may have to make is whether to merge your business with...
Changes to the Employer Health Tax Exemption
Effective January 1, 2014, the amount of annual Ontario payroll that may be exempt from Employer Health Tax (EHT) is...
Why should I setup a Professional Corporation?
What is a “Professional Corporation”? A professional corporation is a corporation that provides professional services and that is regulated by...
Fraudulent Communications from persons claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency
On occasion, taxpayers may receive either by telephone, mail and/or email, a communication that claims to be from the Canada...