Eligible vs. Ordinary Dividends
Not all dividends are created equal. Dividends from a small or medium sized corporation have varying tax implications and it is important to note not all dividends are the same. It should also be noted that budget changes over the…
If You Pay Non-Residents for Services in Canada, You May Have to File a T4A-NR
If you pay non-residents for services performed in Canada, other than in employment situations, you may be required to file a T4A-NR. The T4A-NR slip is used to report all amounts you paid to non-resident individuals, partnerships, and corporations for…
T5018 Statement of Contract Payments
From time to time the government imposes filing requirements on certain industries. The T5018 statement of contract payments is one such requirement placed on the construction and related industries. If you are an individual, trust, partnership or corporation involved in…
T4A – Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity and Other Income
Commissioned salespeople are often used to mitigate costs and incentives sales within an organization. While considered self employed, if your organization utilizes commissioned salespeople, your organization should be completing a T4A for them. A T4A slip is an information return…
File Your T5 on Time to Maximize Your Return on Investment
Oftentimes, the best investment is in yourself. And the best stocks to invest in is your own corporation. If you have already figured out how to invest in your own corporation and now need to paper that dividend payment –…
T4 Deadline Fast Approaching
Businesses are the engine of the Canadian economy as they provide the opportunity for individuals to work. If you have employees in your corporation (including yourself) – you must file a T4 slip by the end of February. With the…
The Advantages of Surplus Stripping and Disintegration – Section 84(2)
Surplus stripping is back in the news with recent changes to legislation. This makes it imperative to understand past court decisions on this matter. Surplus stripping allows a taxpayer to receive funds that that have been earned by a corporation…
The Kruco Case
The Kruco case is a pivotal case in the determination of safe income available for a tax-free intercorporate dividend from a subsidiary to its parent company. The CRA’s inconsistent position on this has been interesting. I posed a question to…
Probate Fee Planning
Generally, probate fees are not a planning priority in Alberta because fees are nominal (ranging from $25 to $400). However, if an individual who lives in Alberta and has property in another province (or outside of Canada) or is planning…