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On September 14, 2023 the federal government announced changes to the existing GST (or the 5% federal portion of the HST) residential rental property rebate. These changes are to encourage builders to create more supply…

UPDATE to the CEBA Loan repayment terms (Canada Emergency Business Account). On September 14, 2023, the Government of Canada announced changes to the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment terms. LET'S CHAT Here's a summary…

Nearly every small business owner uses personal or corporate credit cards for many of their smaller and non-routine expenses. You may have employees that incur expenses on the company’s behalf using their own personal credit…

Are you a builder that who owns rental property and are, therefore, also a landlord? This is common when builders have constructed purpose-built multi-family projects or converted new-sale inventory into long-term residential rentals. In either…

Partnerships are not always what they seem…a common question arising around the new Underused Housing Tax  Partnerships are only sometimes straightforward, especially regarding the new Underused Housing Tax (UHT). Many clients have been asking whether…

Oh, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - our beloved tax overlords. These fine folks have the critical job of ensuring we all play by the rules regarding taxes and business finances.   You know, the stuff…

Budget 2023 covers a wide range of topics, from healthcare to the new Employee Ownership Trust, increased Alternative Minimum Tax and a continued (and excessive) focus on climate change. There are even some conciliatory measures…

If you work in a restaurant, hair salon, hotel, or spa, you know that as a customer in Canada, it’s common to leave a gratuity for good service. However, for many businesses in this industry,…

Case Study: Cashion Legal We had the privilege of sitting down with lawyer, Mike Cashion, owner of Cashion Legal and a valued GURU by Achen Henderson client.   During our interview, Mike discussed the factors that…

If it moves, tax it. If it’s still moving, then tax it some more.  But what happens when it doesn’t move - like residential property?  Tax it even more.  If you’re not a citizen or…

It can be overwhelming to keep up with all the tax laws and determine which ones apply to you.  Update March 28, 2023 Since the release of this article, it was announced the Minister of…

Does your business have customers in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, where you’ve provided services or installed equipment related to land and/or buildings and structures?  Perhaps you hired contractors or subcontractors who provide services to your business…