RLB Blog

The past few years have cast the spotlight on businesses unlike ever before. Those employed and those not, were given the opportunity to truly evaluate their priorities and desires as they relate to their employment. While employees consider what matters most, employers must simultaneously look inward at providing superior Employee Experience (EX).

.author-area {display:none !important} Federal budget commentary 2023 On March 28, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released Canada’s 2023 Budget (Budget 2023). Budget 2023 prioritizes four key initiatives: (i) strengthening the middle class, (ii) making life more affordable, (iii) increasing accessibility to public health, and (iv) fostering a more environmentally sustainable economy.

Living in a post-pandemic world, many organizations have evaluated whether their current accounting software truly meets their needs. It may be time to consider the costs and benefits of using cloud-based accounting software for your Not-for-Profit Organization.

.author-area {display:none !important} Executive Summary: On March 23, 2023, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy delivered the 2023 Ontario Budget (the 2023 budget). The 2023 budget revealed the framework for Ontario’s “Plan to Build”: a targeted approach to help people and businesses by offering tax relief to manufacturers and small businesses.

The Underused Housing Tax Act (the “UHTA”) came into effect from January 1, 2022. The rules for UHTA were enacted June 9, 2022, for residential properties owned on December 31 each year starting December 31, 2022. The Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) rules require residential property owners to file an annual return, unless certain exemptions apply, even if no tax is due.

This article was originally written for and published in the GVCA Journal (Mar-Apr 2023 - Issue 2).

At RLB, we want to provide our clients with the tools required to assist with preparing for an efficient year end engagement and to ensure that your organization is sufficiently prepared. The additional effort to be more prepared will save time and money, allow you to have more organized records (both at year end and through the year) and ensure your annual deadlines are met.

This article was originally written for and published in the GVCA Journal (Jan-Feb 2023 - Issue 1).

As part of the 2021 Federal Budget, the Government of Canada announced plans to add an annual tax of 1% on the value of residential real estate owned by any non-resident, non-Canadian that is considered vacant or underused. The rules for UHT were enacted June 9, 2022 for residential properties owned at December 31st each year starting December 31st, 2022.

Guelph, ON – February 9, 2023 – RLB is proud to announce that Alex DiLello has been accepted as a Full member of STEP Canada and has earned the designation of Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is a global professional body, comprised of accountants, lawyers, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures.