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Meet the Government Relief Team
At DJB, we recognize that sorting through all of the Provincial and Federal Government Support Programs for businesses and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic can...
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UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS: Making Them Valuable
Tax Possibilities – Bad Debt Write-off As many businesses are struggling to collect outstanding amounts, it may be worthwhile to identify any receivables which have...
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REAL ESTATE SALES: Taxable or not?
In general, gains are fully taxable where the taxpayer buys a property with the intention to sell for a profit (sold on “account of income”)....
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HOME ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATION CREDIT: Increase in Home Value?
When applying for the home accessibility tax credit (HATC), valued at 15% of up to $10,000 in expenditures per year, does it matter if the...
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STARTING A BUSINESS AND NOT GETTING PAID: Can I collect EI?
In a January 10, 2020 Federal Court of Appeal case, the Court conducted a judicial review of the denial of the taxpayer’s EI benefits. While...
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Non-resident Earning Rental Income on Canadian Real Estate
If you are a non-resident who owns and rents out real estate in Canada, there are certain Canadian tax rules that you need to know....
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Real Property Investors – GST/HST Implications when Change of Use Occurs
The GST/HST implications of investing in real estate are not set in stone when the original intention and income producing purpose are first determined. Depending...
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Important GST/HST considerations under the CECRA Program
Any commercial landlords and/or tenants that have applied for relief under Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program should be aware of the GST/HST implications....
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Commercial Insurance and COVID-19
During this time many businesses have been forced to close, and those that have not are facing a new unexpected operating environment. The businesses that...
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Finding Creative Solutions for Commercial Tenancies during COVID-19
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has created some unique challenges for landlords and tenants. Landlords rely on rental income to meet their obligations, while...
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