The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has started to audit the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), and it took employers and accountants by surprise. The purpose of the CEWS audit program, according to CRA, “is to identify the types and levels of … [Read more...]
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Oct, 2020 You need to know your break-even point
October 13, 2020 by
These are challenging times for a practice owner. You have to handle many issues, such as infection controls, staffing, lower patient volume and patients with health and financial concerns. To measure the financial recovery of your practice, you … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan
September 28, 2020 by
The BC government introduced its economic recovery plan, which provides the following incentives for businesses and professionals. Here is a summary. BC PST Rebate on Machinery & Equipment Effective September 17, 2020, eligible … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 September 30 is deadline for personal taxes and instalments
September 28, 2020 by
On September 30, you have to pay any income taxes owing on your 2019 personal income tax returns. You will not be charged penalties and interest, as long as you make the payment and file the return by the September 30 deadline. September 30 is … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 Are you financially prepared to support your aging parents?
September 23, 2020 by
Many Canadians expect that providing financial support to their elderly parents will have a major impact on their finances, a 2019 survey commissioned by FP Canada reveals. Of more than 1,500 Canadians surveyed, 14% among those with a living … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 Brace yourself for a tax on your home
September 23, 2020 by
The worry about a tax on your principal residence started with an article in the Blacklock’s Reporter. It claims that the federal government is considering a home equity tax and that CMHC is spending $250,000 to research this initiative at the UBC … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 RESP withdrawal strategies
September 8, 2020 by
Sophie is looking forward to start her post-secondary education. To pay for the university fees of $15,000, which includes $7,000 of tuition fees, her mom is planning to use the RESP, which has a balance of $90,000. In addition to her contribution of … [Read more...]
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Sep, 2020 Am I ready to retire from dentistry?
September 8, 2020 by
A practice transition is a long-term proposition that will change your life and upend your daily routine. Be specific about your transition goals. Determine whether you want to retire partially or fully and map out a timeline. Decide if you are … [Read more...]
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Aug, 2020 August 31, 2020 deadline for business loan and rent relief!
August 27, 2020 by
CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) Please note that the deadline to submit an enrollment request form under the CEBA program is August 31, 2020. If your total employment income paid in the 2019 calendar year was greater than $20,000 and … [Read more...]
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Aug, 2020 New CRB $400/week benefit and other goodies!
August 23, 2020 by
Four days ago, our new Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced new measures to support Canadian workers through the next phase of the recovery. CERB Extension CERB to date has paid out about $70 billion to over 8.5 million Canadians. Prior … [Read more...]
