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How Koroll & Company Can Help You Manage the Business Audit Process

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 26, 2018 10:00:00 AM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate

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It is not uncommon for a business to be audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and, for most taxpayers, the idea of being audited is something that is dreaded.

At Koroll & Company, it is our goal to help you better understand what you can expect and, when necessary, help you through the process to reduce the likelihood of adjustment or to resolve reassessments, so that you can stop worrying about what if’s. 

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What is the Business Audit Process and What are the Possible Outcomes?

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 19, 2018 10:00:00 AM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate

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The business audit process can be intimidating, but understanding what the process involves and what your role is can be a big step to alleviating that stress.

To help you better understand the process, Koroll & Company has answered some common questions about the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit. 

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How do I Ensure I’m Meeting the CRA’s Corporate Record Keeping Responsibilities?

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 5, 2018 11:00:00 AM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate

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Effectively managed records play a critical role in the operation of any business. They help you monitor the progress of your business, prepare financial statements, keep track of your deductible expenses, and support claims on your tax return.

But did you know that you have legal requirements to maintain records for all transactions so that you can support your income and expenses? 

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Research, Development and Innovation Will Become Top Priority in Ontario

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 31, 2018 11:00:00 AM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate

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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” - Steve Jobs.

Research and development fuels innovation and helps with advancement at all levels. From the perspective of the government, it helps improve the economy and bring us to the forefront of innovation. From a business perspective it helps your company stay ahead of market trends and remain relevant. For individuals, it allows us to enjoy an improved lifestyle.

It is for this reason that, in an attempt to support research and development (R&D) in Ontario, the provincial government is looking to enhance the current tax credits aimed at promoting innovation as well as research and development in Ontario.

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Getting to Know the New Passive Business Income Measures

[fa icon="calendar'] May 10, 2018 9:50:42 AM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate, Small Business

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Previously, we discussed proposed changes to passive investment income earned by private corporations detailed in the 2018 Federal Budget.

The changes proposed two new measures. The first is a reduction of the business limit for passive income earned over a specific threshold and the second will limit the refundability of taxes paid on investment income. 

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What Is GILTI and How Does It Affect You?

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 9, 2018 12:34:17 PM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate, Small Business

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Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, known as GILTI, is a newly introduced provision that requires United States shareholders to include additional earnings, in their gross income, for income derived from controlled foreign corporations (CFC).

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2017-18 Economic and Fiscal Update Includes Tax Changes

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 24, 2017 2:00:00 PM / by Allen Koroll posted in Tax Deductions, Corporate, CRA, Small Business

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The fiscal cycle of the federal government follows a predictable annual path. Each spring, the Minister of Finance brings down a budget outlining the government’s revenues and expenditures and its surplus or deficit projections for the fiscal year (which runs from April 1 to March 31). That budget also includes the announcement of any changes to the tax system which the government wishes to implement.

In the fall, the Minister of Finance announces the Economic and Fiscal Update which, as the name implies, provides an update of the government’s finances approximately halfway through the current fiscal year. Sometimes, as was the case this year, the Update includes announcements of additional tax changes.
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What You Need to Know About Bill 148

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 22, 2017 2:40:42 PM / by Allen Koroll posted in Corporate, Small Business

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Earlier this year, the Government of Ontario put forth Bill 148 – the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. 
 
Bill 148 proposes changes to the Employment Standards Act, as well as the Labour Relations Act. Many of these changes will be effective as of January 1, 2018 and have to do with wages, equal pay for equal work, various leaves of absence and worker classification.
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