Blog - Graham Scott Enns

New Canvas of Life

Posted by: Lisa Johnson | May 25, 2018

We are a proud partner of the @NewCanvasofLife event taking place at the @GrandTheatre on Tuesday, May 29 in support of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at LHSC. Tickets are still available to see Juno award-winning @Ron Sexsmith. Get your tickets today at https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/new-canvas-life

Tax Tips & Traps 2nd Quarter 2018 – Issue 122

Posted by: Lisa Johnson | May 14, 2018

Highlights:

Tax Ticklers
Digital Currency: Basics and Tax Implications
Family Members: Can I Pay Them a Salary?
Corporate Passive Investment Income: Proposed Changes
Reasonable Automobile Allowances: GST/HST Claim
Construction Activities: Reporting Obligations for Subcontractors
U.S. Citizens: Risks of Tax Non-Compliance
CRA Mobile Phone Apps: Individuals and Businesses

Tax Tips and Traps 2nd Quarter, Issue 122

15 Tax Deductions You May Have Overlooked

Posted by: Jim Frederick | March 8, 2018

MSN has created a handy list of tax deductions that taxpayers may overlook.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/15-tax-deductions-you-may-have-overlooked/ss-BBJQ2m4?ocid=spartandhp&fullscreen=true#image=1

Federal Budget 2018

Posted by: Jim Frederick | March 8, 2018

On February 27, 2018 the Minister of Finance presented the budget for 2018. The budget contains the awaited rules designed to restrict the ability of corporations to accumulate passive investment assets. Further details can be found in the following document:

Federal Budget 2018 – February 27, 2018

Tax Tips & Traps 1st Quarter 2018 – Issue 121

Posted by: Lisa Johnson | January 16, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS:

Tax Ticklers
Income Sprinkling: Where Are We Now?
Input Tax Credits: Checking Up On Suppliers
Marijuana: A Growing Industry
Loans To A Relative’s Business: What Happens When It Goes Bad?
Business Failure: Personal Liability for Corporate Tax Debt
Commission Paid To A Corporation: Any Issues?

Tax Tips & Traps 1st Quarter 2018 – Issue 121

Congratulations!

Posted by: Lisa Johnson | January 3, 2018

Highly Motivated Professionals

Congratulations to our successful CFE writers

Jacob Perry, Mary Jane Miller and Blake Gough

The future is bright for this talented group of professionals on their way to becoming Chartered Professional Accountants!

Jacob, Mary Jane and Blake all started with GSE at our St. Thomas office through their university co-op placements.

Blake joined the firm full time in 2016 and Jacob and Mary Jane in January 2017.

All of us at Graham Scott Enns are very proud of the dedication they have displayed in their preparation for the CFE and join them in celebrating the successful passing through the examination process.

Analysis of Revised income Sprinkling Rules

Posted by: Jim Frederick | December 19, 2017

On December 13, 2017 the government released the new proposed rules on income sprinkling to be effective January 1, 2018. Please see the link below for more details.

Taxpayers with corporations should seek professional advice before paying any dividends on or after January 1, 2018.

Revised Income Splitting – December 13, 2017

Congratulations!

Posted by: Lisa Johnson | December 13, 2017

Congratulations Megan!

Megan joined GSE in 2008 as a manager in the Aylmer office and will become an associate in 2018. She enjoys providing assurance, accounting and taxation services to clients in a wide range of sectors, including owner-managed small business, manufacturing and not-for-profit. Megan strives to provide solid client service and believes in building strong relationships with clients. Megan is an active member and supporter of both the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church and Immanuel Christian School (Aylmer).