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Ontario Budget Commentary

April 28, 2017 by

Introduction Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled the Ontario Budget on April 27, 2017. The deficit for the 2016-17 fiscal year is projected to be $1.5 billion, with a balanced budget projected for 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The Budget does not include any changes to Ontario’s personal or corporate income tax rates. Measures Affecting Individuals Personal
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Federal Budget Commentary Article

March 23, 2017 by

Federal Budget Commentary Article If you have any questions regarding the Federal Budget or its impact on you or your business, please contact us. We hope you find our Commentary informative. To assist you with other budget-related inquiries, please call our Federal Budget Hotline at (416) 499-3101. March 22, 2017 CPA Canada: Federal Budget Commentary
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CRA’s Annual Audit Letter Campaign

March 11, 2017 by

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) annually sends audit letters to selected taxpayers. Letters sent in early 2017 will mark the eighth annual audit letter campaign initiated by CRA. This year the CRA will send approximately 30,000 “intent to audit” letters to individual taxpayers and business owners who continually report business and rental losses. They are
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Brotherhood: One-man stage show fills the room with music and heart

February 28, 2017 by

For over 20 years, b current has brought artists and actors of colour to centre stage. The Canadian production company has supported diversity in community theatre since 1991. With an award-winning training program, b current fosters nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. These artists then go on to perform and create new works that are rooted in
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HSS visits client’s new theatre at Streetcar Crowsnest

February 16, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck arranged a night out with staff to enjoy an entertaining night of arts and culture at the new performing arts facility, Streetcar Crowsnest. Streetcar Crowsnest is the first professional arts facility in the east end of Toronto. The venue can support many different types of events including community and corporate functions,
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Hogg, Shain & Scheck wins Best Tax Services Provider 2017

February 15, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck (HSS) are extremely pleased to announce that they have won in the Best Tax Services – Toronto sector, of the 2017 Acquisition International Accounting, Audit and Tax Awards. The awards put the spotlight on leaders within their fields and are nominated by internal Acquisition International experts, but also by clients and
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Congratulations and Advice to Take into Account

February 14, 2017 by

Schools’ out for Lisa Lucchese, who recently completed her CPA Ontario CFE over a three day examination period, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops there, as Lisa reminds us, “It does not mark the end of learning as that is a lifelong process in this career!” After a year long journey with CPA Professional
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Ed Scheck delivers keynote for Alumni Roundtable at Ryerson

February 7, 2017 by

The Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson was honoured to have alumnus Ed Scheck as keynote speaker for the second TRSM Alumni Association Roundtable. On Saturday January 14th, attendees started the afternoon with a lunch before keynote speaker Ed Scheck took to the podium. Ed delivered his best career advice on how to get
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TRSM Presents: The Hogg, Shain & Scheck Professional Corporation Award 2016

January 27, 2017 by

Hogg, Shain & Scheck (HSS) have always believed that education plays a fundamental role in any successful business career, so in conjunction with the Ted Rogers School of Management, HSS actively encouraged and celebrated students for their entrepreneurial spirit through scholarships and awards. On November 24, 2016, the Ted Rogers School of Business Management, Accounting
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Important Tax Deadlines for 2016 Tax Filing

January 13, 2017 by

  Important Deadlines in 2017: February 28th: T4, T4A, T5 Filing Deadline March 1st: Last day for 2016 RRSP contributions March 31st: T3 Trust Return Filing Deadline May 1st: Personal Tax Filing Deadline May 1st: Payment Deadline for HST and/or personal taxes owing June 15th: Sole Proprietor Tax Return Filing Deadline