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Highlights of the 2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement | Additional $20,000 CEBA loan available now

December 7, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, disability, financial planning, RDSP, Tax

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently provided the government’s fall economic update. It included information on the government’s strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its plan to help shape the recovery. We’ve summarized the highlights for you:

• Corporate Tax Changes, including extensions to subsidy programs.

• Personal Tax Changes, including additional Canada Child Benefit Plan payments and a new “Work from home” tax credit.

• Indirect Tax Changes, including the proposal to charge GST/HST on services provided via digital platforms, as well as the temporary removal of GST/HST on face masks and shields.

For business owners, as of December 4th, the CEBA loan has been expanded by an additional $20,000.

Applications for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy starts today!

November 23, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners

The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is open for applications today! Unlike the previous program, this subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.

CERS covers up to 65% of rent for businesses, charities and non-profits impacted by COVID-19.

An additional 25% Lockdown Support is available during a public health lockdown order.

Diversifying in Uncertain Times

November 1, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Estate Planning, Investment, Life Insurance

Uncertain about where to invest during Covid-19? It may be time to diversify through a Participating Whole Life policy

Applications for Canada Recovery Benefit now open!

October 13, 20202020, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is now open for applications.

If you are eligible for the CRB, you can receive $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) for a 2-week period.

If your situation continues past 2 weeks, you will need to apply again. You may apply up to a total of 13 eligibility periods (26 weeks) between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.

New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy | Wage Subsidy extended | CEBA additional $20,000 loan

October 9, 20202020, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners

Great news for businesses! The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy will be available directly to business owners who need rent relief. The Wage Subsidy has been extended to June 2021. And the CEBA has been expanded to provide up to $20,000 interest-free loan.

Applications for Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and Caregiving Benefit starts today!

October 5, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students

Starting October 5, 2020, the Government of Canada will be accepting online applications for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB).

Throne Speech: Recovery Plan Highlights

September 24, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, disability

On September 23rd, in a speech delivered by Governor General Julie Payette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the Federal government’s priorities.

CEBA extended to October 31st. Expanded to include more businesses.

September 1, 20202020 Only, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Debt

On August 31st, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to October 31st, 2020. This will give small businesses 2 additional months to apply for the $40,000 loan.

In addition, the Federal Government said it was working with financial institutions to make the CEBA program available to those with qualifying payroll or non-deferrable expenses that have so far been unable to apply due to not operating from a business banking account.

CERB transitions to NEW Recovery Benefits and EI

August 21, 20202020, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students

On August 20th, the Federal Government announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by one month and the transition to the Canada Recovery Benefit, Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and a simplified EI.

Details of the EXPANDED Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

August 12, 20202020 Only, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners

On August 11th, the Government of Canada updated the calculator and Canada.ca with the changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).

If you’re a business owner who has suffered losses as a result of COVID-19 and did NOT qualify previously for CEWS, you may now qualify.

Category: Coronavirus – Practice Owners

Highlights of the 2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement | Additional $20,000 CEBA loan available now

Applications for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy starts today!

Diversifying in Uncertain Times

Applications for Canada Recovery Benefit now open!

New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy | Wage Subsidy extended | CEBA additional $20,000 loan

Applications for Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and Caregiving Benefit starts today!

Throne Speech: Recovery Plan Highlights

CEBA extended to October 31st. Expanded to include more businesses.

CERB transitions to NEW Recovery Benefits and EI

Details of the EXPANDED Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

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