Underused Housing Tax: Increased Disclosures and Taxes

Underused Housing Tax: Increased Disclosures and Taxes

Underused Housing Tax (UHT): Increased Disclosures and Taxes, UHT is a 1% federal tax intended to apply to the value of vacant or underused residential real property owned by non-resident non-Canadians. However, many Canadian individuals and other entities are also...
Employee Gifts and Parking: Updated CRA Policies

Employee Gifts and Parking: Updated CRA Policies

Employee Gifts and Parking: Updated CRA Policies. CRA updated several administrative policies in respect of employment benefits, effective January 1, 2022. Two of the key changes relate to employee gifts and parking. These updates were released in late 2022. Gifts,...
The FOCUS LLP Difference

The FOCUS LLP Difference

What makes Focus LLP different from our competitors and why should you consider using us. What is the Focus LLP difference? We Are Accounting Professionals and we are committed to providing close, personal attention to all our clients. We take pride in giving you the...

2022 Vehicle Allowance Rates

2022 CRA Vehicle Allowance Rates 2021 was a very challenging year and we hope that 2022 will be much better. If you reimburse yourself or your employees for business use of a personal vehicle the CRA vehicle allowance rates for 2022 have increased by $0.02 per km. The...

New Standard for Compilation Engagements

New Standard for Compilation Engagements (CSRS 4200) For the majority of our corporate clients, we perform a compilation engagement to prepare financial statements and a corporate tax return.  You may be familiar with a compilation engagement being referred to by the...
Alberta Critical Worker Benefit

Alberta Critical Worker Benefit

Alberta Critical Worker Benefit. Hello everyone, You may have seen the release of the new Alberta Critical Worker Benefit last week and you may have employees asking about whether they qualify for this program.  You can read the details on the eligibility requirements...