SMES: Carbon Tax Rebates on the Way?
July 15 was an important day for carbon-tax weary taxpayers. A Canada Carbon Rebate payment was made to individuals who have filed their 2023 personal tax returns. What about the long-awaited $2.5 billion Carbon Tax Rebate For Small Businesses? The delivery date and amounts to be received remain elusive, but one thing is clear: many businesses will have disqualified themselves by missing the July 15 date for filing 2023 T2 returns. Here’s what you need to know.Tax Tip: Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
Spread the word! It’s new for 2023 and subsequent taxation years, and up to $50,000 in construction expenditures may qualify for each qualifying renovated property. This is the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MGHRTC) and it’s quite lucrative. A $7,500 refundable personal tax credit is possible for eligible renovations or the construction of a secondary unit to enable an eligible family member to live with you. Who are these eligible people and renos? Let’s check it out, based on the great guidance in Evergreen Explanatory Notes, Knowledge Bureau’s tax research library, included with every professional certificate course.
Capital Gains Deferrals: Covid Time Not Counted
As the third quarter of 2023 begins, many taxpayers will be sitting down with their advisors to discuss tax planning and specifically, what can be done before year end to reduce or at least defer cash flow required to settle tax debts triggered by 2023 transactions. In addition, thanks to proposed legislative amendments released August 4, 2023, there may be opportunities to recoup prior year tax dollars regarding transactions that triggered tax; specifically for the deferral of capital gains that would otherwise be realized.
DAC Acuity 2023 Sets the Gold Standard with Sessions on Private Markets & Insurance
On Monday, November 13 thought leaders from our gold partner organizations will be taking the stage at DAC Acuity 2023. Don’t miss exploring the world of private markets with Natalie Camara, Director, Alternatives, Specialized Sales – Western Canada, BMO Global Asset Management or finding out the answer to whether or not venture debt is a positive hedge from Espresso Capital’s Dennis Hettinger. Ready to embrace new transformative change with insurance solutions? Hear from Massimo Nini and Dan Fortuna from AGA Benefit Solutions, and Barry Ferguson of Wealth One Bank with Richard Pyper from Monarch Wealth systems These industry change-makers will inspire you with their compelling sessions. Register by the September 30 early-bird deadline!
CE Summit Early-Bird Deadline: Last Chance!
As the key eroders of wealth – taxes, inflation and fees – are about to take a bigger bite out of Canadian’s balance sheets…as Real Estate Ownership comes under the CRA microscope. There’s a big opportunity for you to help! You’re invited to learn more at early-bird tuition rates until September 15 only to attend the September 20 Virtual CE Summit on Audit Defence: Managing Tax Risk for Real Estate Owners.
CAIP Error to be Corrected September 15
The Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP) is now being paid in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, and starting in July 2023, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Administering these quarterly payments is a big job – CRA asked for a $1.9 Billion of increase in it’s March departmental budget. At least some of that money will go towards correcting an error made in July: taxfilers living in smaller centres will receive a reconciliation payment on September 15. Here are the details.