Let’s Talk – Winter 2014 Edition
A Message from the Managing Partners Managing Partners Fred Arshoff and Jeff Nightingale discuss what Lipton LLP is striving to...
Getting Ready for 2014
With the exception of RRSP contributions (in most cases) and pension income splitting, any tax planning strategies intended to reduce...
Non-taxable benefits can help retain excellent employees
Good employees are difficult to find, so it may be worthwhile to offer benefits that will encourage them to stay....
CRA Announces Change to Reporting Foreign Income on Form T1135
Recently, the CRA released the revised Foreign Income Verification Form T1135 as announced in the 2013 Federal Budget. Effective immediately,...
6 Tips for Tax Season
It’s that time of year again, when we dig deep into our shoeboxes full of receipts and wait eagerly for...
Tax-Free Savings Accounts
No one likes receiving unexpected notices from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Some owners of tax-free savings accounts may have...
Saving for an Education
Tuition may be increasing, but education is still the best investment we can make for our children or grandchildren. Today...
Partnership Year-Ends – Tax Changes
W hat are the tax implications of a member of a corporate partnership having a fiscal yearend different from that...
Donations of Flow-Through Shares
Registered charities may receive fewer donations when proposed changes introduced in the March 22, 2011 federal budget come into effect....
Using Social Media in Your Business
Social media is acknowledged by most business owners today, yet there is still confusion over how it should be used....