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Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 – Bill 148

Friday June 23, 2017

On June 1, 2017, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which proposes significant amendments to Ontario’s employment and labour legislation. While the unemployment date is at a 16-year low, the nature of work has changed. [...]

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Employer Health Tax Changes

Monday June 5, 2017

The Employer Health Tax Act includes measures that address tax avoidance structures by incorporating the association rules from the Federal Income Tax Act. As a result of the application of the association rules, a group of associated entities is treated as a single [...]

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Tax News of the Week

Wednesday April 5, 2017

One of the fundamental differences between Canadian tax and US tax is the basis for taxation. Canada taxes its residents on worldwide income, whereas, the US taxes not only residents, but also non-resident US citizens, on their worldwide income. As a result, anyone [...]

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Federal Budget Commentary 2017

Thursday March 23, 2017

The Federal Government’s 2017–18 Budget gives Canadians a taste of what they might expect over the next couple of years: attempted efficiencies, closed tax loopholes, steady deficits, and a touch of caution. Budget 2017 outlines only $200 million in net new spending, but [...]

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2016 Personal Income Tax Return Update

Friday March 10, 2017

The deadline for filing your 2016 personal income tax return is April 30th or June 15th for self-employed individuals. A checklist to assist you in gathering and summarizing your information can be accessed through our web site at www.scpllp.com. We request that you forward this completed checklist, together [...]

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New record-keeping requirements for Ontario corporations

Friday February 10, 2017

On December 10, 2016, amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) came into effect and section 140.1 was added. This section requires corporations incorporated under the OCBA to prepare and maintain a register of their ownership interests in land located in Ontario. [...]

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2017 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Various Maximums and Rates

Tuesday January 10, 2017

It’s a new year which triggers changes to the CRA maximums and rates on various items. Please note the following: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) maximum pensionable earnings are $55,300; maximum employee contribution for the year is $2,564.10; maximum employer contribution for the year [...]

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