by Dave Acheson | Aug 12, 2020 | 2020 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...
by Dave Acheson | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners
As a business owner, you have the ability to pay yourself a salary or dividend or a combination of both. In this article and infographic, we will examine the difference between salary and dividends and review the advantages and disadvantages of each.When deciding to...
by Dave Acheson | Jul 17, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate
On July 17th, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) that will expand the number of businesses that qualify for the program. The major changes he announced were:”First, we’re proposing to extend...
by Dave Acheson | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate
On July 13th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until December. The Prime Minster stated:”You’ve seen me come out to talk with Canadians about what we’re doing to help you and your...
by Dave Acheson | Jul 3, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning, incorporated professionals, Retirees
Financial advice for incorporated professionals is often two-sided- advice for the practice and personal financial advice. A few things to keep in mind for professionals are:Professionals are typically in the highest income tax bracket, therefore incorporating...
by Dave Acheson | Jun 17, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, corporate, Individuals
CERB Extended 2 more monthsGreat news for Canadians out of work and looking for work. The CERB will be extended another 8 weeks for a total of up to 24 weeks. As the country begins to restart the economy, the Federal government will be making changes to the program to...
