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RLB LLP NAMED "BEST OF THE BEST" FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR BY INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

.author-area {display:none !important} This article originally published Jan. 7, 2019, was updated to reflect economic and market conditions.

.author-area {display:none !important} Executive summary The Canadian real estate sector is navigating a period of significant tax reforms, aimed at curbing speculative investments, promoting housing affordability, and encouraging sustainable construction. As 2024 year-end approaches, real estate stakeholders should be mindful of pivotal changes that will impact tax compliance obligations.

.author-area {display:none !important} Executive summary Canadian companies may need to be concerned with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S., which has the potential to disrupt key industries, such as crude oil. This move may impact trade agreements like CUSMA, possibly extending trade tensions to Mexico as well.

RLB NAMED BEST OF THE BEST BY INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

.author-area {display:none !important} Executive summary: On June 20th, 2024, bills implementing proposals from the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and Federal Budget, as well as proposals from the 2024 Federal Budget received royal assent. The bills amend the Income Tax Act and Underused Housing Tax Act and introduce the Digital Services Tax Act and the Global Minimum Tax Act. Effective dates of these changes vary. Middle market companies will be impacted by these taxation changes.

RLB WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF ACCOUNTING AWARD FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE

.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.

.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.

One of RLB’s core values is to give back to our communities that have supported us throughout the years. As much of the world moves on from pandemic life, many families in our communities are still struggling with food insecurity and the increased cost of feeding our families. With these ongoing challenges facing our friends and neighbours, we wanted to find a way to bridge the gap.