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The proposed GST/HST tax holiday in Canada, introduced under Bill C-78, offers businesses a temporary opportunity to boost sales and provide consumer relief by zero-rating specific supplies. Spanning December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, this initiative poses both opportunities and challenges for businesses eager to capitalize on the tax benefits. Explore how businesses can strategically navigate this period to ensure compliance and maximize potential gains.

Mergers and acquisitions promise growth and market expansion, yet many fail due to overlooked human elements. This article explores crucial HR strategies such as early HR involvement, talent retention, and cultural alignment to ensure M&A success. Discover how effective communication and strategic planning can transform these transactions into thriving ventures.

Despite its resources and educated workforce, Canada faces challenges in productivity growth. According to the Bank of Canada and RSM Canada, these can be addressed through investments in technology, infrastructural advancements, and fostering a conducive regulatory environment. Learn more about Canada’s productivity dilemma and the proposed solutions in this enlightening article.

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This edition of Tax, Tips & Traps discusses: Working From Home; Real Estate Projects; Loans for Value; OAS Deferral; Unreasonable Allowances; Employment Insurance; Changes to Payroll; Temporary Lay-offs; and Video Conferencing Tips.

This edition discusses the following topics: Mistakes Canadians make with U.S. taxes; Update on COVID-19 federal government support; Preserve cybersecurity while working remotely; and Cleaning out your financial closet under quarantine.

This edition discusses the following topics: How to avoid common scams during Covid-19; Understanding COVID-19 federal government support; Understanding digital and electronic signatures; and Investment market update: What happened?

This edition of Tax, Tips & Traps discusses: Starting a Business and Not Getting Paid, Tips, Real Estate Sales, Contributions of Goods or Services to an NPO, Home Accessibility Renovation Credit, Working from Home During COVID-19, Business Use of the Home, and Uncollectible Accounts.

This edition discusses the following topics: Buying a Business: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way; Voluntary Disclosures Program; What is Blockchain, and Why Do You Need to Know What It Is?; and Babies: The Cost and How to Plan for It.

We have received a number of questions from our clients related to the Temporary Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Click download to access the provided links that will help educate you on the programs and steps to take to help businesses and individuals.

We have assembled links in one convenient place summarizing responses by Canada’s largest banks and lenders. Click download to find links from our financial partners.

The Federal Government has announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. Click download to view a summary of the key measures known to date.

Effective immediately, FCR will prioritize digital solutions as it relates to file sharing and meetings. We ask that clients utilize their secure FCR Client Portal or other means of electronic file transmission. Click download to view what measures we have in place.

Although, for the time being, our region is mildly affected, we want to act as fast as possible and ensure that we are taking any and all precautionary measures to avoid risk to the health and safety of our clients, our staff and our community.  Click download to view what measures we have in place. […]

On March 4th, 2020 Bill 145 – An Act to amend the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 received Royal Assent. Click download to view more information about the ability to incorporate real estate professionals.