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Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?Evelyn Jacks: Part 2 – Deducting Interest in Special Circumstances
According to Statistics Canada there were 2.3 million businesses in Canada as of June 2009, with 57% of all business establishments located in Ontario and Quebec.
CRA Gives Guidance on GAAR Rulings
Since 1988, 1,125 files have been referred to the GAAR Committee, according to recent statistics from CRA; CRA presented this and other statistics as it went through the GAAR process at the CRA & Professionals Breakfast Seminar in Toronto on June 6.
United States Senate Approves New Online Tax Scheme
South of the border, our American friends have proposed new legislation aimed at imposing sales tax on customers shopping at large online retail websites.
Will Having a TFSA Reduce the Size of the Guaranteed Income Supplement?
With very minor exceptions, the definition of “income” used to determine the amount of the Guaranteed Income Supplement is the same as “Net Income” under the Income Tax Act.
Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Total Return Swap
We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at a total return swap.
Business Strategy Required to Manage Risk
Are you ready to grow your business? According to Statistics Canada[1], the top three reasons businesses fail is lack of vision, lack of knowledge, and the inability to use outside advisors effectively.
