Our firm has always focused on embracing new technology and finding practical ways to use it to better serve our clients. That includes exploring the latest artificial intelligence innovations. Sometimes we like to take a break and use those tools to have a little fun. That happened recently when we went down an artificial intelligence […]
We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Romeo from Senior Manager to Partner, effective January 1st, 2025. Joe has made steadfast contributions to our growth and success as a firm since joining KRP LLP in 2014, notably working to enhance our client service experience and to mentor our new employees. Joe has also supported […]
After 40 years at KRP LLP, long-time partner Hartley Cohen is announcing his retirement. Hartley’s career as an assurance partner at our firm began in 1985. He quickly distinguished himself by delivering high-touch service to his client base of entrepreneurs, owner-managers, family-owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Those clients spanned a wide swath of industries, allowing […]
THE TAX IMPLICATIONS OF YOUR SIDE HUSTLE Nowadays, a lot of people are using a side business or additional source of income to augment their primary income. The tax implications of these extra sources of income are frequently misunderstood or overlooked entirely. The side-hustle could involve earning money via the gig economy, selling goods online, […]
HOW DO THE NEW CAPITAL GAINS RULES AFFECT YOU? In April, as part of the Federal Budget, the finance minister announced a change to the capital gains inclusion rate from 50% to 66.67%, effective from June 25, 2024. No matter your level of wealth, this change likely WILL affect you at some point. So, what has […]
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME TAX-FREE INCOME? There are several kinds of income and benefits that are not subject to tax under the Income Tax Act. To the extent you can get any of these, you won’t need to pay tax on the income, or, in many cases, even report it. Here are some of the […]
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S HOUSING PLAN The Liberal government’s Budget of April 16, 2024 (budget.canada.ca) has committed billions of dollars to support building new housing, recognizing that the shortage of housing in Canada has become a serious crisis, and hoping to get almost 4 million new homes built over the next 7 years. Some of the measures proposed […]
THE TAX COST OF LEAVING (OR LOSING) YOUR JOB What happens for tax purposes if you leave your job — voluntarily or by being terminated — and your employer pays you money? Typically, you might receive one or both of the following kinds of payments: An extension of your salary during a period while […]
TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXECUTORS Being asked to be the Executor of someone’s estate is a significant responsibility, often coming at a very sad time if that person is a family member. The responsibility is not something which should be taken on lightly. The estate administration process can sometimes take years to complete. There are […]
DEADLINE PENDING! MUST YOU FILE A TRUST RETURN? We have written before about the new trust reporting rules that were enacted by Parliament in December 2022, and which first apply for the 2023 tax year. The first reporting under these rules is required by April 2, 2024. (The deadline is 90 days after year-end. Because this year is […]
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