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2015 Ontario Budget Commentary–Highlights for Entrepreneurs

2015 Ontario Budget Commentary   Introduction On April 23, 2015 Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled his third Budget. The deficit for the 2015-16 fiscal year is projected to be $8.5 billion, which is less than had been forecasted in the 2014 Budget. The deficit is projected to drop to $4.8 billion for 2016-17 and to […]

2015 Federal Budget Commentary–Highlights for Entrepreneurs

While the 2015 federal budget may not have contained many surprises, it did contain more than its fair share of entrepreneur-friendly measures. From a reduction in the small business tax, to investments in innovation and help for targeted entrepreneurial groups, this was a pre-election budget intended to appeal to a wide range of stakeholders. Here […]

Bogus CRA calls have entrepreneurs on edge

A recent spate of fraudulent calls has given some entrepreneurs reason to review their over-the-phone dealings with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Just yesterday, for example, a KRP client received a threatening call purportedly from CRA’s tax fraud investigation division. The telephone number provided by the individual was a legitimate-looking number with an Ottawa area code. […]

Non-arm’s length loan interest deadline looming

We want to take this opportunity to remind clients that they need to ensure that all interest payable on all outstanding non-arm’s length loans is paid on or before January 30th, 2015. In 2014 or earlier, you may have made a loan to a grandparent, parent, spouse, sibling, child or grandchild for the purpose of […]

Marshall Egelnick named Managing Partner

We’re proud to introduce Marshall Egelnick as Kestenberg Rabinowicz Partners LLP’s new Managing Partner. Marshall, a KRP partner since 1980, will divide his efforts between core leadership duties such as team management, business development and growth strategy, while continuing to manage a diverse client portfolio. Marshall brings nearly 40 years of experience as a chartered […]

KRP develops AODA policy

We’re proud to announce that KRP has developed a compliance policy under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). According to the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure website, AODA sets “out a clear goal and timeframe to make Ontario accessible by 2025. The Act lays the framework for the development of province-wide […]

KRP Launches New Website

Welcome to the new KRP website. We’ve spent several months refining a new look for our online platform and we hope you like the results. The new and improved KRP.ca offers a range of new features including mobile responsiveness—making it easy for you to read about us on any mobile device—improved navigability and greater interactivity. […]