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New this month:
With the July 1 Harmonized Sales Tax implementation deadline approaching fast, we are pleased to offer series of seminars prepared in collaboration with ABM Accounting Business Management Inc. to assist businesses during this transition period.
Seminar Topics include:
- Transitioning to Harmonized Sales Tax:
Business owners will learn how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be implemented and the impact the implementation will have on the businesses.
- Small Business Information:
A review of roles and responsibilities related to starting your own business (types of legal entities, accounting methods, record keeping, fiscal periods and taxation, payroll withholding, GST/HST, WSIB etc.
- Payroll Information for New Employers:
Employee or self-employed? Business owners will learn about the CRA criteria used to define a very fine line between employment and self-employment, the CRA requirements for payroll withholding, the Ministry of Labour minimum employment standards, employee record keeping and the penalties for non-compliance.
- SR&ED General Overview:
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax incentive program, administered by CRA. Business owners will receive a general overview of the program, explaining the program’s eligibility criteria, what expenditures are eligible, and how to file a SR&ED claim.
- RST/PST audit prepation:
Important information about the audit process, including some of the common issues encountered by auditors.
- WSIB Requirements for Small Business:
Is WSIB coverage mandatory or optional for your business? General information on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) legislation and requirements, employer obligations, clearance certificates, independent operators, exempt activities, filing returns etc.
- Ontario Tax Credits & Incentives Available for Corporations:
An overview of the harmonized administration of Ontario corporate income tax and a summary of various tax credits and tax incentives which promote economic growth and job creation in Ontario.
- Federal Government Grants and Financing:
If you are looking for money for your business, you should start by learning about the different types of financing that are available and assessing which one is best for your needs. Government departments and agencies provide financing such as grants and contributions, subsidies and loan guarantees. Find out what government financing might be available for your business.
The seminars are conducted by representatives from Ontario Ministry of Revenue, Canada Revenue Agency, Russian Chamber of Commerce and established firms with fast experience in these fields. The seminars are approximately two hours in length including time for questions.
For more information or to register for these seminars, please contact GABRIELA DOS at (416) 417-5961 or gabyd@rogers.com.