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It’s time to file your annual CAO return!

It’s time to file your annual CAO return!
February 26, 2019

All condo corporations in Ontario are legally required to file annual returns with the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO). Make sure you are prepared to file your return. Read our blog post about frequently asked questions regarding CAO returns:

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Tax Considerations for Leasing vs. Financing an Automobile

Tax Considerations for Leasing vs. Financing an Automobile
February 26, 2019

If you use your vehicle for earning business income and have eligible travel expenses, you are probably already aware that you can deduct some of your vehicle costs. What you may not know, though, is the difference between leasing and financing a vehicle for tax purposes. If you’re considering adding a new vehicle to your business, here are some things to consider:

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Vehicle Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesses

Vehicle Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesses
February 11, 2019

Do your employees use their personal vehicles for business purposes? The tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates have changed for 2019. Make sure you understand as an employer your responsibilities around allowances to cover expenses.

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CRA is no longer providing T3010 charity return barcode labels

CRA is no longer providing T3010 charity return barcode labels

As of November 2018, CRA will no longer provide peel and stick barcode labels with the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) package. These barcodes contained the charity’s BN/registration number and the charity’s fiscal year end date. You will continue to receive the Registered Charity Basic Information Sheet (Form TF725) with the package, however, the barcode labels will no longer be on the back of it.

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Share Your Story: Pollination Guelph

Share Your Story: Pollination Guelph
February 5, 2019
| By

Pollination Guelph is a volunteer-run, registered charity located in Guelph. It was formed in 2009 in response to evidence of a decline in North America (and elsewhere in the world) in the number and variety of pollinating insects, especially native bees and butterflies. This decline impacts the sustainability of the natural environment and puts at risk the security of our food supply. Did you know that 25-30% of our diet is dependent on pollination?

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Restricted Funds for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations

Restricted Funds for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations

As a charity, you may prefer unrestricted donations, as you can determine how to best use those funds at your own discretion. However, you may come across a restricted fund donation when a donor wishes to restrict their gifts for a specific purpose, such as leaving a legacy gift.

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Community Counts: January Edition

Community Counts: January Edition
January 15, 2019

RLB wishes you a Happy New Year; it has been a delightful and rewarding experience working with many clients in our community this past year.

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At RLB, Team Members Count.

At RLB, Team Members Count.
January 15, 2019

The CRA Publishes Interest Rates for the First Quarter

The CRA Publishes Interest Rates for the First Quarter
January 15, 2019

Recently the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will be effective from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019. These interest rates will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the agency to individuals and corporations.

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New Year, Better Record Keeping

New Year, Better Record Keeping
January 15, 2019
| Taxes

Tax season is fast approaching. Start preparing to file your tax returns TODAY! What documents do I need to keep to file my tax return? You can start compiling the following documents:

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