The expanded CEBA loan program provides for a $60,000 loan, of which $20,000 will be forgiven provided the loan is repaid by December 31, 2022. Businesses and professionals that have not yet applied for the original CEBA loan will be required to meet … [Read more...]
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Dec, 2020 $20,000 top up of the $40,000 CEBA loan
December 7, 2020 by
The federal government has officially expanded the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). Starting immediately, you can get another $20,000 in loan funding on top of the $40,000 you can already access. To apply for the additional funding, … [Read more...]
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Nov, 2020 The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
November 30, 2020 by
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) was just announced, and it will replace the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program. The CERS will be similar to the CECRA, as it will provide rent relief for small businesses and … [Read more...]
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Nov, 2020 Make year-end tax planning your number No. 1 priority
November 23, 2020 by
Here are some year-end tax planning ideas of how you can reduce your income tax bill for 2020. 1. Strip money from Inc. at capital gains tax rates Ponder for a moment the B.C. personal tax rates for 2020 when your income exceeds … [Read more...]
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Nov, 2020 Would you like some tax-free income?
November 10, 2020 by
The most significant tax-free receipt is the principal residence exemption. However, there is other income that is not taxed, such as: inheritances and bequests from a deceased person any gifts, provided they are not disguised as employment … [Read more...]
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Nov, 2020 When the sale of your home becomes taxable
November 10, 2020 by
When you sell your principal residence, you are not guaranteed a tax-free sale. It depends on your situation. If you use the principal residence exemption (PRE) quite a bit more than the average Canadian, you will draw the attention of the tax … [Read more...]
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Oct, 2020 Repaying the $40,000 CEBA loan
October 27, 2020 by
You have until December 31, 2020, to receive a $40,000 loan under the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program. The purpose of this program is to help eligible businesses pay for operating expenses, payroll and other non-deferrable … [Read more...]
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Oct, 2020 How President Biden would impact your stock portfolio
October 27, 2020 by
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said in a CNBC interview last week that a Biden presidency will mean a huge boost in stock prices in the first quarter of 2021.The market rally is fuelled by an expected massive fiscal stimulus which … [Read more...]
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Oct, 2020 $1000 grant for implementing COVID-19 plan
October 13, 2020 by
(This article is an excerpt from the General Practice of Service Committee) Doctors with community offices in BC have invested time and expense to re-open their practices in a way that ensures safe in-person care for patients. To help offset … [Read more...]
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Oct, 2020 Reducing your RRIF withdrawal
October 13, 2020 by
In March, the government lowered the annual minimum withdrawal amount for RRIF’s by 25% for 2020. This measure was a result of many retirees experiencing a drastic drop in their investment portfolios as the pandemic created havoc in the investment … [Read more...]
