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Category: Business Owners

Government of Canada to allow up to $400 for home office expenses

December 29, 20202020, Accountants, Blog, Business Owners, taxEric Wachtel

For the 2020 tax year, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary flat rate method to allow Canadians working from home this year due to Covid-19 to claim expenses of up to $400.

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy expanded to include more businesses!

July 17, 2020Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporateEric Wachtel

On July 17th, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) that will expand the number of businesses that qualify for the program.

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended into December!

July 13, 2020Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporateEric Wachtel

On July 13th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until December.

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CERB Extended | Business Owners who did not qualify previously – expanded CEBA starts June 19th

June 17, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, corporate, individualsEric Wachtel

Great news for Canadians out of work and looking for work. The CERB will be extended another 8 weeks for a total of up to 24 weeks.

The expanded CEBA will begin June 19th.

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Small Businesses! Applications for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance starts May 25th

May 24, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporateEric Wachtel

The Application portal for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) opens at 8:00am EST on May 25th

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Expanded eligibility for CEBA $40,000 interest-free loan

May 19, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Wachtel

The Prime Minister outlined the expanded eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account and highlighted companies such as hair salon owners, independent gym owners with contracted trainers and local physio businesses will now be eligible.

“If you are the sole owner-operator of a business, if your business relies on contractors, or if you have a family-owned business and you pay employees through dividends, you will now qualify.” – PM Justin Trudeau

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Extended! Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended beyond June

May 8, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Wachtel

On May 8th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that they will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) beyond June.

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Apply for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy starting April 27th | Calculate your subsidy

April 21, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Wachtel

On April 21st, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canada Revenue Agency will accept applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) starting Monday, April 27th. This new measure gives qualifying employers up to $847 per employee each week so they can keep people on the payroll.

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New Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance | Canada Emergency Business Account Expanded

April 16, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Wachtel

On April 16th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support for to help small businesses with their rent for the months of April, May and June.

The program is being worked out with the provinces and more details will be available shortly.

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Expanded eligibility for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) & Boosted wages for Essential Workers

April 15, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - StudentsEric Wachtel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced:

“Today, we’re announcing more help for more Canadians. This includes topping up the pay of essential workers. At the same time, we’ll also be expanding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to reach people who are earning some income as well as seasonal workers who are facing no jobs and for those who have run out of EI recently. Expanding the CERB to include people who earn up to $1,000 per month. Maybe you’re a volunteer firefighter, or a contractor who can pickup some shifts, or you have a part-time job in a grocery store.”

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Recent Posts

  • Extended COVID-19 Federal Emergency Benefits
  • Self-employed: Government of Canada addresses CERB repayments for some ineligible self-employed recipients
  • Government of Canada to allow up to $400 for home office expenses
  • Highlights of the 2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement | Additional $20,000 CEBA loan available now
  • Applications for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy starts today!

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