by Roberto Belingueres | Apr 22, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Covid, Taxes
Budget 2021: What’s missing? The Liberal government has laid out billions in fresh spending after over two years without a federal budget — and while many of the government’s recent pledges graced its pages, others were notably absent. It’s possible some policies were...
by Roberto Belingueres | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Covid
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) launched the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as the flagship COVID-19 program by the Canadian government in 2020. CERB became a lifeline for Canadians who lost income due to the pandemic. The program ended on September 27,...
by Roberto Belingueres | Feb 18, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Covid, Taxes
As tax season begins, Canadians are faced with filing for an unprecedented year – job losses, federal financial aid, and working from home are just some of the major adjustments made over 2020. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has listed all the deadlines for the...
by Roberto Belingueres | Jan 19, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Covid
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) to cover part of their commercial rent or...
by Roberto Belingueres | Jan 12, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Covid, Payroll
Hiring outlook improves for 2021 One-third of employers reporting labour shortages, up from one-quarter: Survey Employers’ hiring intentions for 2021 have improved compared with earlier in 2020, according to a survey from the Bank of Canada. The percentage of...
by Roberto Belingueres | Jan 5, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Blog, Covid, Taxes
Home Office Expenses – New Deduction Methods New Simplified Deduction Methods, New Taxable Benefit Exception, and Employer Obligations On November 30, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released Supporting Canadians and...
