by Shoreline Financial | Dec 29, 2020 | 2020, Accountants, Blog, Business Owners, tax
For the 2020 tax year, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary flat rate method to allow Canadians working from home this year due to Covid-19 to claim expenses of up to $400. Taxpayers will still be able to claim under the existing rules if they choose using...
by Shoreline Financial | 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 Shoreline Financial | 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 Shoreline Financial | 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...
by Shoreline Financial | May 24, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate
Lower rent by 75% for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19The Application portal for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) opens at 8:00am EST on May 25th. The description from the CMHC website: “Canada Emergency Commercial Rent...
by Shoreline Financial | May 19, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners
“If you are the sole owner-operator of a business, if your business relies on contractors, or if you have a family-owned business and you pay employees through dividends, you will now qualify.” – PM Justin TrudeauEligibilityThe Prime Minister...
