Getting CRA to Waive or Cancel Penalties & Interest
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), under provisions of the Income Tax Act that are usually referred to as “Taxpayer Relief”, has the discretion to waive any or all amount of penalties and interest. The provisions can protect a taxpayer who is unable to meet their tax obligations due to circumstances beyond their control. However, this comes
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What Is a Trigger Rate – and How Does It Impact Your Mortgage?
The trigger rate applies to variable-rate mortgage holders that are on a fixed payment schedule. In case of variable rate mortgage (VRM), the trigger rate is the rate at which the regular mortgage payments no longer covers the accrued interest.
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Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Repayment
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and remain resilient. The loan was given to cover their non-deferrable expenses such as wages, rent, lease payments, property taxes, utility bills etc.
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What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
Regardless of your industry or your company’s legal structure, bookkeeping and accounting professionals are vital to the health of your business. Most people would be hard-pressed to describe the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper. And while the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a great difference between accountants and bookkeepers in terms of their roles when it comes to managing and leveraging your financial data.
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