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Highlights of the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget (“Budget 2024”) was presented on April 16, 2024 (“Budget Day”) and introduced a number of tax and non-tax measures to address the rising cost of living in Canada. Non-tax measures include the introduction of a National Pharmacare Plan, a new Canada Disability Benefit, limitations and restrictions on bank fees and measures…
Read MoreMandatory Electronic Payments to CRA
Effective January 1, 2024 the Canada Revenue Agency implemented a mandatory requirement that any payments over $10,000 must now be made electronically. This includes any payment made related to balances due for personal, corporate and Trust income tax, instalments, HST remittances, payroll remittances and any other payments made to the Receiver General of Canada. Electronic…
Read MoreChanges to T4/T4A Reporting
We are here to inform you of important new filing requirements that will affect all employers that prepare T4 or T4A slips. Requirement to Report Dental Benefits The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was introduced in November 2022 and expanded in June 2023 to include more individuals. Currently only those aged 12 and under are…
Read MoreCongratulations Megan
Wilkinson & Company is proud to announce that Megan McKee passed the CFE, the final milestone in completing the academic requirements leading to the CPA designation. A national three-day exam, the CFE assesses CPA candidate competencies, including knowledge, professional judgment, and ethics. Megan is a valued member of the Kingston Wilkinson team. Congratulations Megan!
Read MoreEnhanced Trust Reporting Requirements May Affect You
New trust reporting requirements became effective on December 15, 2022 for all trusts with a taxation year ending after December 30, 2023. The enhanced reporting rules now require most trust arrangements to file tax returns or be subject to penalties. This includes bare trusts commonly used in real estate activities and many “in trust for”…
Read MoreClient Update – CRA Strikes During Tax Season!
Effective April 19th employees of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have taken strike action, less than two weeks before the personal tax filing deadline for most Canadians. Please be aware that the CRA has indicated that they do not intend to extend the filing or payment deadlines for tax returns beyond the current May 1st deadline, or the June…
Read MoreClient Update – CRA Flipping Out on Quick Home Sales!
February 17, 2023 New legislation was introduced in 2022, which is effective on residential property dispositions starting January 1, 2023. A new residential property flipping rule was introduced to focus on those individuals that would purchase a house and then turn around and sell or “flip” the property shortly thereafter for a profit. When a…
Read MoreCLIENT UPDATE – Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
The 2020 Ontario budget introduced a 10% tax credit for capital investments towards most buildings, made by a qualifying corporation on or after March 25, 2020. The 2021 Ontario Budget enhanced this credit to 20% for eligible expenditures after March 24, 2021 and before January 1, 2023. Most recently (September 8, 2022) the end…
Read MoreCLIENT UPDATE Luxury Tax – Effective September 1, 2022
The 2021 budget introduced the Luxury Tax and the new tax received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022. The Luxury Tax will apply to new cars and aircraft with a retail sales price over $100,000 and to vessels over $250,000. The tax is the lesser of 20% of the value above the threshold and 10% of the…
Read MoreBill 27: Working for Workers Act – Policy on Disconnecting from Work
Attention all business owners with a staff greater than 25, as of June 2, 2022. Bill 27: Working for Workers Act requires your company to have a policy on disconnecting from the workplace prepared. According to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) disconnecting form work is defined as “not engaging in work-related communications, including emails,…
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