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Why is my accountant so tired and grumpy in June?

By Jules Hawkins on June 13, 2024

“I’m sure you must be glad tax season is over. Are you enjoying this beautiful spring weather? Do you have time for a new…

Part 2 – Maybe Not a Capital Idea After All

By Jules Hawkins on May 6, 2024

Welcome back. I assume you’ve already read Part 1, published last week. (CLICK HERE if you haven’t) The big question: What do I do…

New CRA Trust Reporting Updates

By Jules Hawkins on February 29, 2024

Why should I read this? The government has introduced new rules that are going to increase the number of people who have to file…

2023 Tax Updates: Underused Housing Tax, CPP Increases, and more!

By Jules Hawkins on December 18, 2023

Happy nearly holidays to everyone! It’s not very seasonal but the landscape of Canadian taxes is ever-changing, and 2023 is no exception. There are…

Mastering the Art of Paying Your Taxes

By Danielle Ramsten on July 27, 2023

Now it’s not a topic that elicits excitement but is undeniably important: paying our CRA bills. While it’s tempting to avoid this task because…

How we get through tax season…dogs and food to the rescue!

By Danielle Ramsten on May 2, 2023

Tax season is a time of both excitement and a little dread for accountants. It’s the time when we get to flex our accounting…

Meet the new “Underused Housing Tax”

By Jules Hawkins on February 21, 2023

Well, it’s for a good cause. We’re all aware that Canada has a housing shortage – and, in some regions, that’s been exacerbated by…

New(ish) rules for nonprofits in Ontario

By Margaret Deneau on November 11, 2022

Is your organization a non-profit incorporated in Ontario? If yes, this applies to you! The Ontario Not-for-profit Corporations Act (ONCA) came into effect on…

COVID support still continues. Somewhat.

** UPDATE ** As if to illustrate the speed at which the new Omicron variant is moving…. as soon as we hit “publish”, this…

So You Want to Buy a Building

By Allison Hawkins on June 9, 2021

You’ve had your business for a while and you’re paying rent to a landlord. Rent and occupancy costs are likely one of your highest…