Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?
Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?Jacks on Tax Available December 15
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How Much “Real Money” Do You Have?
Cash flow and income are two different things; but it may be all the same to your clients — how much do I have to spend each month? Help your clients understand their after-tax cash flow with our Cash Flow Calculator — Try a free demo today!
2014 Income Tax Estimator Now Available
December is just around the corner and it’s high time to finalize the estimation of 2013 taxes payable income in order to determine the correct amount of the final tax instalments (December 15 for all taxpayers except farmers, who must submit one instalment on December 31).
Ontario Gives Relief to Small Businesses
The Supporting Small Businesses Act recently passed a second reading in the Ontario Legislature. Also known as Bill 105, the object of the legislation is to provide relief from the Employer Health Tax to small businesses, charities and not-for-profit entities.
CRA: Changed SR&ED Claim Form Requires Fee Disclosure
On October 31, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced changes to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claim form, which incorporates changes announced in the 2012 and 2013 budgets.
