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The City of Winnipeg is offering a $1,500 grant to local businesses and not-for-profit organizations that were required to prohibit access to their premises as a result of public health orders. The first round of applications are open until February 28, 2021, on a first come, first serve basis. Do I Qualify? To qualify for […]

On December 22, 2020 the provincial government announced it would be providing $5 million in assistance to dine-in restaurants that have been affected by recent public health orders. Manitoba Chamber of Commerce was selected to administer the program on behalf of the government, and applications are now live. Manitoba dine-in restaurants that made a significant

This holiday season, we pause and take time to express our gratitude and appreciation for your patronage this year. It has been an honour to work with all of you. Wishing you nothing but the best during this holiday season. Stay safe! Holiday Hours: Our offices will be closed from December 24 at 12:00pm through

The Government of Canada has distributed a one-time, non-taxable, non-reportable payment of $600 to Canadians living with disabilities. If you have an existing Disability Tax Credit certificate on file with the CRA, you should have received this amount in October 2020. If you do not have an existing Disability Tax Credit certificate and believe you

The Manitoba government has released a grant targeted at organizations that are offering free at-home programming for Manitobans during this COVID-19 Holiday season. Examples of activities that qualify include cooking classes, fitness programs, at home concerts, home based children’s art programs etc. The Manitoba Safe at Home Grant will provide $3 million in funding to

The federal government has acknowledged that, due to COVID-19, there were a higher number of employees who worked from home in 2020/2021. CRA has made three changes to how home office expenses can be claimed on your 2020/2021 personal tax return: 1. New temporary flat-rate method: The new temporary flat-rate method is a simplified way to

The Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2020 Fall Economic Statement November 30, 2020. Here are the highlights that could directly affect you and your business (paraphrased from Video Tax News – 2020 Fall Economic Statement): DEFICIT: The 2020 projected federal deficit is currently $381B. RATE CHANGES: There were no

On December 8, 2020, Premier Brian Pallister announced two changes to the Manitoba Bridge Grant Program: 1. Stream B – Home-Based Business Support The Manitoba government announced a second stream of the Grant targeted to home-based businesses that were previously ineligible. This will include business’ such as event planners, photographers, artists, tradespeople etc. Do I

Check out our 2020 year-end tax planning edition of Tax Tips and Traps. Click on the image below to download:

In the current pandemic environment, there is often instability for both employees and self-employed individuals. In addition to the enhanced EI program, the Canadian government is currently offering the following benefits: Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) If you are eligible for the CRCB, your household can receive $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for each 1-week