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Wilkinson & Company LLP COVID-19 Response
As we continue to take steps to protect the health of our team, our clients and our communities, we want to let you know about some recent developments here at Wilkinson & Company LLP. The Ontario’s Government has identified Accounting as an essentials service, and we have modified our business operations to serve you during…
Read MoreFIRM UPDATE and COVID 19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN
We are communicating with you today to provide an update on our Firm’s policies during this time as well as provide information related to the government’s COVID19 Economic Response Plan. Our office remains open, but restrictions are in place to protect you, our team members, and their families. Many of our team are working remotely…
Read MoreWilkinson & Company LLP: COVID-19 Update
We are closely monitoring the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation. We are proud of our client relationships and at times like these, those relationships are more important than ever. To enable us to continue to provide a high level of service to all our clients, while at the same time doing our part to lower levels of…
Read MoreCan you still split income with the new tax legislation?
As April 30th is approaching, many people are thinking of tax planning options in order to reduce the amount of tax that they must pay. A common method of tax planning is income splitting; this method is done by the high-income family member (transferor) diverting their investment income to low-income family members (transferee) by gifting…
Read MorePotential Increase to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate
There are always predictions about what tax changes will be included in the federal government’s annual budget. Like many times in the last several years, there is speculation that the capital gains inclusion rate will increase from 50% to 75%. This concern has gained renewed traction in the current year, due to the current Liberal…
Read MoreShould Your Investment Fees be Paid Out of Non-Registered Accounts?
Do you have a registered RRSP/RRIF/TFSA account? Do you also have a non-registered investment account? If your answer was ‘yes’ for both the questions, you could potentially increase the value of your registered account and defer the incremental taxes by paying all your fees from the non-registered account. There are various benefits to paying your…
Read MoreCareers Grow Here!
We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Martin Gravelle, CPA, CGA, CFE to the position of Assurance Manager in our Kingston office. In this new position, Martin works with new and existing clients to provide timely and effective assurance, tax, and financial planning services. In addition, he manages task workflows, offers training for…
Read MoreCongratulations To This Years Successful CFE Writers
The Partners and staff at Wilkinson & Company LLP are proud to announce that Amy Mountenay, Evan Caruso and Rachel Clarke, have passed the CFE, the last milestone in completing the academic requirements leading to the CPA designation. A national three-day exam, the CFE assesses candidate competencies, including knowledge, professional judgement, and ethics. Valued members of the Wilkinson team;…
Read MoreMoving Expenses: Planes, trains, automobiles and… canoes?
Recently a teacher located in Ottawa won his case with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to be able to deduct his moving expenses from Whitby to Ottawa for 2014. The reason that it took almost 5 years to win his case was because his mode of transportation was a canoe. See the full article here:…
Read More2019 Year-End Tax Planning
It is almost the end of the year and the thought of completing your tax return starts to pop up for everyone, whether it be paying extra or expecting a refund. Although most of us realize that paying taxes is part of life and essential to ensure that we continue with our current lifestyles, we…
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