The federal 2018 budget announced new trust filing and reporting requirements that will impact trusts having a taxation year ending on and after December 31, 2021. NEW FILING REQUIREMENTS A trust is currently only required to file an income tax return for taxation years in which the trust owes tax or disposes of property. As […]
On December 14, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021. Below are some highlights of certain tax measures included in the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021. Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit The government proposes a refundable Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax […]
Quebec Economic statement On November 25, 2021, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard delivered the Update on Quebec’s Economic and Financial Situation. The following is a summary of some of the measures announced. COPING WITH THE COST OF LIVING 1. MITIGATING THE COST OF LIVING INCREASE 1.1 Introducing the extraordinary cost of living allowance In its […]
To support Canadians and Canadian businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, the government introduced a set of measures, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, Lockdown Support and Canada Recovery Hiring Program. These programs, have evolved as the pandemic has evolved. The wage subsidy, rent subsidy and Lockdown Support expired on October 23, […]
On July 30, 2021, the federal government announced it is proposing to extend COVID-19 support measures. Extending Workers Support Benefits The government proposes to extend the Canada Recovery Benefit (“CRB”), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (“CRCB”), and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (“CRSB”) until October 23, 2021. The government also plans to increase the maximum […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUSINESSES DEALING WITH NON-RESIDENT SUPPLIERS SUCH AS FACEBOOK AND GOOGLE Since 2019, non-resident suppliers that provide services to Quebec consumers must be registered for and collect QST on such services. The federal government passed similar legislation for GST/HST which came in effect on July 1, 2021. Non-resident suppliers who are required to […]
The 2021 Budget proposes a new subsidy: the Canada Recovery Hiring Program (“CRHP”). From June 6, 2021 to November 20, 2021, an eligible entity could claim the CRHP. Up until September 25, 2021, the CRHP is based on the same periods as for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy […]
IMPACT OF QUEBEC’S REQUIRED PLANNING DISCLOSURE REACHES BEYOND THE PROVINCE Quebec’s Bill 42, which became law in September 2020, has broadened the mandatory disclosure rules to cover specified transactions. These include transactions for which the form and substance are the same or very similar to transactions listed in regulations promulgated on March 17, 2021. Revenu Québec has also provided examples of specified […]
Math Wins Over Medicine Vincent Morais took his time before deciding on the perfect career path. His parents both worked in the medical field. And while his two sisters followed their lead into healthcare, Vincent initially set his sights on engineering, but also considered humanities and the law. Though not a big fan of science, […]
An Unconventional Journey Alexandre Lemay had been operating a car polishing business for over ten years when one day, he decided to make a 180-degree pivot and become an accountant. Before he discovered PSB Boisjoli, Alexandre began his career at a Big-4 accounting firm. While this experience offered him an introduction to the profession, it […]