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The good, the bad and the ugly of Ottawa’s proposed corporate tax changes

The federal government last week took another step towards implementing sweeping tax changes that could have a disproportionate impact on small and medium-sized business owners across Canada. The Trudeau Liberals announced plans for a 75-day consultation period during which they’ll be seeking feedback on changes to three common tax-planning strategies for private corporations. The government’s […]

A KRP Case Study: Section 160 of the Income Tax Act and why proper documentation matters

Many aspects of the Income Tax Act are difficult for taxpayers to understand and navigate, but Section 160 is perhaps one of the most obscure. In fact, most taxpayers are not aware that this section exists, let alone do they understand its full implications. That’s because Section 160  gives the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) broad […]

The benefits of a tax-planning second opinion–A KRP case study

Obtaining the right accounting and tax planning advice is critical for every business owner. That requires a strategic approach that takes both their personal and professional finances into account, while also incorporating long-term goals into any financial plan. At least that’s a best practice we reinforce here at KRP. But in some cases, we take […]