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RLB Proudly Announces Academic Achievement of Senior Manager Alexander Di Lello

RLB Proudly Announces Academic Achievement of Senior Manager Alexander Di Lello
December 18, 2023

RLB  PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR MANAGER ALEXANDER DI LELLO

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Updates to the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Requirements

Updates to the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Requirements
December 18, 2023

Initially proposed during the 2021 Federal Budget, the Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) and the commentary around it has continued to evolve over recent months. Intended as a tax on vacant or underused housing in Canada owned by non-residents, the UHT has attracted a lot of additional attention primarily due to its wide-reaching filing requirements and severe late filing penalties. 

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Managing Microaggressions in the Workplace

Managing Microaggressions in the Workplace
December 6, 2023

Many organizations adopt policies that do not tolerate any form of outward harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace, but what about more covert behaviours? It is important to promote our own self-awareness, as well as within our workplaces to be alert to microaggressions.

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New Trust Reporting Requirements

New Trust Reporting Requirements

The 2018 Federal budget released draft legislation relating to new trust reporting requirements applicable for trust year-ends ending on or after December 31, 2021. The draft legislation received Royal Assent to be applicable for trust year-ends ending on or after December 31, 2023. The new legislation changes the tax return filling requirements for trusts and additional trust information disclosure requirements were introduced. The new trust information disclosure requirements will be formulate part of your annual T3 Trust Tax Return on Schedule 15.

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Legislative Update: Tax form Reporting and Filing for the National Dental Plan

Legislative Update: Tax form Reporting and Filing for the National Dental Plan
November 15, 2023

The Canadian government has implemented the Dental Care Measures Act which will provide dental benefits to all eligible Canadians.  The eligibility is based on residency in Canada, income reported on tax filing (family income $90,000 or less), and uninsured status.

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Legislative Update: Recruitment License for Temporary Help Agencies & Recruiters postponed to July 1, 2024

Legislative Update: Recruitment License for Temporary Help Agencies & Recruiters postponed to July 1, 2024
November 13, 2023

The Ontario government has implemented legislation requiring temporary help agencies and recruiters to obtain formal licenses. A takeaway for employers is that businesses that use temporary help agencies or recruiters should be aware that as of July 1, 2024, it will be a violation of the Employment Standards Act to knowingly engage or use the services of a temporary help agency or recruiter who is not licensed. Originally the compliance date was January 1, 2024; it has now been extended to July 1, 2024. 

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AODA Compliance Reports Due for Businesses with 20 or more Employees

AODA Compliance Reports Due for Businesses with 20 or more Employees
November 10, 2023

Since its inception in 2005, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) (“The Act”) has been maintaining standards and timelines associated with identifying and removing barriers for people with disabilities in 5 areas of daily life. The ultimate goal of the Act is to achieve a more accessible and inclusive province by January 1, 2025. The Act applies to every person and organization in the public and private sectors of Ontario. By now, every Ontarian should have received AODA training, and be familiar with applicable AODA policies and plans at minimum.

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Market-Based Sourcing in State Corporate Income Taxes

Market-Based Sourcing in State Corporate Income Taxes
November 9, 2023
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The division of income for state corporate income tax purposes is an important consideration for businesses operating in multiple US states, including Canadian businesses expanding into the US. For more information on the corporate income tax considerations for Canadian companies expanding into the US, we recommend reviewing our post on this topic, available here

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Mastering the Shift: A Guide to Successfully Returning to In-Person and Hybrid Work Environments

Mastering the Shift: A Guide to Successfully Returning to In-Person and Hybrid Work Environments
October 10, 2023

Many businesses are eager to transition back to in-person or hybrid operations after the pandemic; some of these reasons include navigating a company culture in a remote work environment, fostering career development, and potentially more oversight for mid-low-level performers.

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2023 Minimum Wage Increase

2023 Minimum Wage Increase
September 28, 2023

It’s that time of year again!  It is time for the annual minimum wage increase.  On October 1st, 2023the minimum wage will increase to $16.55 per hour.  These increases are tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2023.

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