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CEBA Loan Repayments and Debt ForgivenessSeptember 21st, 2023

****EXTENDED DEADLINES**** CEBA loans must be repaid by JANUARY 18, 2024 to be eligible for partial loan forgiveness. For eligible CEBA borrowers in good standing,...
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New Bare Trust Reporting RulesSeptember 7th, 2023

Under new Canadian legislation, bare trust arrangements are now subject to the filing requirements of a T3 Trust Income Tax and Information return.  This new...
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EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES FOR COMMISSIONED EMPLOYEES: SponsorshipAugust 17th, 2023

In a January 23, 2023, French Court of Quebec case, a commissioned salesperson deducted nearly $600,000 over 2015 and 2016, in sponsorship expenses of a...
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UNREPORTED CAPITAL TRADES INCLUDED ON A T5008: CRA PolicyAugust 8th, 2023

Traders or dealers in securities must report to CRA the disposition of securities, such as publicly traded shares, mutual fund units, bonds, and T-bills, of...
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Starting a Business? We Can Help Guide You in the Right Direction.August 1st, 2023

DJB provides guidance and assistance with all of your business start-up, tax, and accounting needs including: SELECTING THE LEGAL ENTITY FOR YOUR ENTERPRISE There are...
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New Mandatory Disclosure Reporting Requirements for BusinessesJuly 17th, 2023

On June 22, 2023, new mandatory disclosure rules were passed into law comprised of three sections: reportable transactions, notifiable transactions, and reportable uncertain tax treatment....
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Important Insights for the Family OfficeJune 14th, 2023

A recent interactive discussion with more than 460 family office executives, family members, and their advisors revealed important insights related to their greatest challenges.  Today’s...
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I Own a Small Business. Should I Incorporate?May 25th, 2023

This is a very common question among small business owners, and the answer depends on a number of factors. THE ADVANTAGES OF INCORPORATING Limited Liability...
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How Do I Correct My GST/HST Return?May 12th, 2023

It isn’t uncommon that you find an error in your accounting records after you have already filed your GST/HST return.  The CRA has stated policies...
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VIDEO LEGACY: What Message Am I Leaving?May 4th, 2023

When conducting our estate plans, we are often focused on the distribution of assets (such as homes, bank accounts, investments, and interest in private corporations),...
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