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2024 YEAR-END TAX PLANNING
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Read MoreYear End Tax Planning for 2024 – INVESTORS AND AIRBNB HOSTS ESPECIALLY!
As the end of the year approaches there are a few planning steps you can take to reduce your personal tax bill this April and into the future. 2024 was a year where several significant tax changes occurred, including the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate and the limitation on expenses for short-term rental…
Read MoreHeidi Nemish CPA, CGA Partnership Announcement
The Partners of Wilkinson & Company LLP are pleased to announce that Heidi Nemish CPA, CGA, has joined the Partnership of the Firm effective July 1st 2024. Heidi graduated from Brock University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, then earning her CGA designation in 2004. With over 20+ years of experience…
Read MoreClient Update | Increase to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate
May 15th, 2024
Read MoreFederal Budget Commentary 2024
On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2024 – Fairness for Every Generation, to the House of Commons. Read the full article below.
Read MoreHighlights of the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget (“Budget 2024”) was presented on April 16, 2024 (“Budget Day”) and introduced a number of tax and non-tax measures to address the rising cost of living in Canada. Non-tax measures include the introduction of a National Pharmacare Plan, a new Canada Disability Benefit, limitations and restrictions on bank fees and measures…
Read MoreMandatory Electronic Payments to CRA
Effective January 1, 2024 the Canada Revenue Agency implemented a mandatory requirement that any payments over $10,000 must now be made electronically. This includes any payment made related to balances due for personal, corporate and Trust income tax, instalments, HST remittances, payroll remittances and any other payments made to the Receiver General of Canada. Electronic…
Read MoreChanges to T4/T4A Reporting
We are here to inform you of important new filing requirements that will affect all employers that prepare T4 or T4A slips. Requirement to Report Dental Benefits The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was introduced in November 2022 and expanded in June 2023 to include more individuals. Currently only those aged 12 and under are…
Read MoreCongratulations Megan
Wilkinson & Company is proud to announce that Megan McKee passed the CFE, the final milestone in completing the academic requirements leading to the CPA designation. A national three-day exam, the CFE assesses CPA candidate competencies, including knowledge, professional judgment, and ethics. Megan is a valued member of the Kingston Wilkinson team. Congratulations Megan!
Read MoreEnhanced Trust Reporting Requirements May Affect You
New trust reporting requirements became effective on December 15, 2022 for all trusts with a taxation year ending after December 30, 2023. The enhanced reporting rules now require most trust arrangements to file tax returns or be subject to penalties. This includes bare trusts commonly used in real estate activities and many “in trust for”…
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