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Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives For Canadians

A summary of the 2019 Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives In the Liberal’s first year in office, they quickly discarded a series of ‘Harper era’ tax credits, including the child fitness credit, the child arts credit,…
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Big News For Businesses In Alberta... New Tax Rules & More

2019 Alberta Bill 2 and Bill 3 May 27, 2019, was a ‘big news day’ for businesses in Alberta! The Alberta UCP have introduced two bills which may have a substantial impact on your business.…
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Clayton Achen speaks in Parliament on small business taxes

Clayton visits parliament to testify on the 2019 federal budget Remember earlier this year when Liberal MP’s claimed that by lowering the small business tax rate to 9% small businesses would save up to up…
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Tax "loopholes" and the real problem with Canada's tax system

Tax "loopholes" and the real problem with Canada's tax system Let's talk about tax “loopholes” and the problems in our tax system and how Bill Morneau just made it a lot worse. Our tax system…
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The truth about the 2019 small business tax cut to 9%

The truth about the 2019 small business tax cut to 9%   In the last few days you will have seen Liberal MP’s across the country patting themselves on the back by posting this self-congratulatory…
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The Canadian Budget Will Balance Itself... In 2041

Federal budget to balance itself in 2041 The government of Canada released its 'Update of Long-Term Economic and Fiscal Projections 2018' yesterday - 4 days before Christmas and the last day which most working Canadians…
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Tax questions? Here's some answers.

Tax questions? Here's some answers. Here are the answers to the tax questions we get asked the most by entrepreneurs and small business leaders. Click here: TAX FAQ Need help with tax? Drop off Files
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Retirement Planning

Retirement planning for business owners can be more complex than retirement planning for employed individuals. There’s an added layer of business succession planning  and other business issues to consider. Do you want to sell your…
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“Simplified” income sprinkling measures

“Simplified” income sprinkling measures 12 minute read | co-authored by Clayton Achen and Carol Sadler December 13, 2017: the headline on the Department of Finance’s website reads: “Government Simplifies Measures to Restrict Income Sprinkling”. Well this is…
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Tax reform changes announced... kind of

Small business tax reform It has been just over three months since the Federal Government introduced its highly controversial plan to overhaul Canada’s small business tax regime. Many of my clients are asking me ‘where…
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Our letter to Canada's Senators re: 2017 tax reform

Our letter to Canada's Senators re: 2017 tax reform Dear Senators, For your review and consideration: I’ve attached (and linked below) our Firm’s submission to all Liberal MPs, and to the online consultation process for…
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CRA could have unlimited discretion: 2017 tax reform

CRA could have unlimited discretion: 2017 tax reform Imagine if the police had the power to pull you over because you are driving a fast looking car. They then issue you a ticket for speeding, however there…
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