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Indigenous Community Business Fund
The Canadian Government has announced some good news for First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities and collectives about access funding for their community-owned businesses affected by COVID-19.
New Requirements for B.C. Corporations!
Starting October 1, 2020 all B.C. private corporations should have a transparency register. The register should be kept at the company’s records office for inspection, which is normally your lawyer’s office, but not all corporations have a lawyer on retainer. This registry is a document that is not required to be filed with the government but should be accessible upon request.
CEWS 2.0 – Now many more employers will qualify!
In case you missed it, the Federal government has announced significant changes to its Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The changes were so significant that many refer to the latest version of the program as CEWS 2.0.
Tips & Tricks for QuickBooks Online from a Bookkeeper!
As bookkeeping goes more into the cloud, we have found that one of the most reliable and popular software is QuickBooks Online (“QBO”) which many of our clients use.
The Dreaded Net Worth Audit
The prospect of going through a Net Worth Audit (“NWA”) by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is enough to frighten anyone.
Tax Filing Catch-Up!
Help! I haven’t filed a personal tax return in a few years and don’t know where to start!
Estate Planning 101
Having conversations about estate planning can be difficult. Few want to think about, let alone plan for their death. There are a number of important reasons to plan in advance.
Overview of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
On April 11, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) became law. The subsidy is intended to assist employers in continuing to employ their staff during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
Government’s Wage Subsidy Programs Update
On April 1, 2020 the Department of Finance released new details about the Federal Government’s response plan for Canadian businesses impacted by the COVID-19.
When to Start CPP and OAS
A common question among people who are approaching their retirement years is when should they start receiving Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits?
Government of Canada announce the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and other benefits you should know about.
As part of our commitment to keep you informed, RHN CPA continues to follow the government’s announcements of measures designed to ease the economic impacts of COVID-19. A major development is that the federal government’s $82-billion emergency coronavirus support package was officially passed on March 25, 2020. This fast-tracked legislation received royal assent from Governor General Julie Payette.
Province of BC’s response to the growing effects of COVID-19 on BC residents and businesses
Last week we wrote about the Government of Canada’s response to the growing effects of COVID-19 on Canada’s economy. Today’s article discusses the latest measures announced by the Province of BC, BC Hydro and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.