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Efile Association of Canada

We have been a member of the association over the years, I served as a director for a few years, was a great experience. 

 

 

EFILE CHANGES FOR 2021/22

  • * Full roll out of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) system with optional Passcode Grid;
  • * Ability to electronically file previous year returns is expanding, now current year plus previous four years (up from previous three years);
  • * Years available for Auto Fill My Return is expanding;
  • * Change to T1 and T2 default method of correspondence;
  • * EFiling of T3 Trust returns begins;
  • * Use of Electronic Signatures for T183 continues for 2022;
  • Confirm my Representative system rollout;
  • * EFile opens Feb 21, 2022

https://efile.ca/home/

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Happy What !

Reflecting a bit, the other thing that bugs me, lol, really, lol , this woke agenda of being afraid to write or wish someone a Merry Christmas. I recommend that if you are going to take the day off, or buy a Christmas present, you should respect at least the name of the season. My recommendation is the following .... “ Wishing You a Merry Christmas , a Happy New Year and All The Best This Holiday Season ! “

Wrap that with a bow and it will be more uplifting and encouraging message of appreciation than Happy Holidays which is kind-a blah if you think about, assuming we/you are wishing to express a solid Christmas cheer, inline with the spirit of the season, and let us never forget the reason for the season, and yes Virginia, it's Jesus, .... Santa, time off work, meeting family, friends, rascals, turkey, pumpkin pie and making money are just along for the ride.

 

 

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KYP - Know Your Product

https://www.advisor.ca/investments/market-insights/firms-and-advisors-get-prepped-for-kyp

 

https://www.advisor.ca/investments/market-insights/firms-and-advisors-get-prepped-for-kyp

 

The industry is formalizing know-your-product processes

 

What to consider when assessing an investment

1. Structure and features such as complexity, transparency, uniqueness, basis of return, likelihood of achieving investment objectives, expected returns, time horizon, liquidity and use of leverage

2. Compensation or other conflicts

3. Risk

4. Initial and ongoing costs and their impact on performance

Source: Amendments to National Instrument 31-103

 

When it comes to products,

“You should be looking at all the benefits and features to make sure the investment you recommend is in the best interests of clients,” Rizi said.

“That’s what KYP is all about.”

 

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  • KYC
  • RISK
  • Best Practices

 

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Thanksgiving Always

I get a variety of greetings for various holiday's, I kinda like this one received yesterday from Elaine Froese, enjoy, reflect ! ~ Tim

 

https://youtu.be/82HWmgS10PA

 

 

Hi Tiimothy,

FCC’s Rooted in Strength…taking care of our families and ourselves resource has a short article by Dr. Georges Sabongui that describes 5 simple ways to boost serotonin. Serotonin is sometimes known as the happiness chemical, a neurotransmitter believed to help regulate mood, sleep, memory and more.

Sabongui suggests we can build resilience by maximizing our natural serotonin levels with good sleep, smiling, sports, social contact face to face, and spirituality. He suggests spirituality is a connection to something bigger than ourselves.

As a woman of faith, my connection to God is a key factor in building resilience. At this time of Thanksgiving, I would encourage everyone, regardless of your worldview, to practice gratitude.

It’s been a tough 20 months, and we don’t know when the Great Pause is going to be history. I do know that counting our blessings, even when farming has been disappointing and cash flows are tight, we can still find things to be grateful for.

I encourage you to find a few soybeans, peas, lentils or corn kernels to put on your supper plate. Have everyone at the table mention 2 things they are thankful for in the past year. If people are super uncomfortable about sharing they can pass, and someone else who is brave might like to add a few things to encourage the silent person. (Read More)

 

Even in hard time, there is lot's to be thankful for, it's a good time to let the song touch you, a few good memories percolate in, so I invite you to shed a tear with me ~ Tim 

#ImprovingFutures  #BeTheAdventure

Verse I:
In the morning you sing over me
I receive your mercy
Your faithfulness is clear to see
Constant everyday

Pre Chorus:
Every breath I breathe an invitation
To believe you are creating something good
Though this season doesn’t tell my story
I know you’ll move mountains for me
You’re just that good

Chorus:
So I’ll give thanks to God
When I don’t have enough
Cause He’s more than enough
And He knows what I need

Verse II:
In the silence i choose to believe
You’re working in the waiting
Though the future isn’t clear to me
I trust you anyway

Bridge:
Why do I worry x3
God knows what I need

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Section 85 Notes

http://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/practice/dale-et-al-v-the-queen-timing-on-issue-of-shares-in-section-85-rollover

 

Important Take Aways from Dale et al. v. The Queen

Tax results are sometimes determined by laws outside of the Income Tax Act or the findings of the Tax Court. How and whether a legal transaction is recognized for tax purposes often turns on the terms of any agreements and whether the common law and legislative provisions of the jurisdiction in which the transaction is made find the transaction to be valid. If the legal transaction is valid and properly documented under the laws under which it was affected, the CRA is required to also find the legal transaction valid unless it has statutory authority to find otherwise.

Implementing a Section 85 rollover does not require the share consideration to be issued at the time the property is transferred, or even within the same tax year. The rollover does require that there be sufficient evidence of the obligation to issue the shares and that the shares be issued within a reasonable period of time given the circumstances.

Lastly, this case is a reminder that previous errors are not always fatal to a taxpayer's situation. Depending on the nature of the error, our experienced Canadian tax lawyers can implement strategies to correct outstanding errors.

This situation may have turned out well for Bernard and Paul Dale, but getting that positive result required years of litigation, expense and stress which could have been avoided if the shares had been properly issued in 1985 as intended.

With over 30 years of experience as both a lawyer and chartered professional accountant, he has helped start-up businesses, cryptocurrency traders, resident and non-resident business owners and corporations with their tax planning, with will and estate planning, voluntary disclosures and tax dispute resolution including tax audit representation and tax litigation. Visit www.Taxpage.com and email David at david@taxpage.com. Read the original version of this article on Taxpage.com. 

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Moving Homes Emotions & Tips

https://www.country-guide.ca/guide-life/move-out-move-on/

Great article written by one of my highschool friends. 

Some great tips on how to handle some of the emotions or moving and best practices to make that move go smoothly. 

"Moving homes can be a very emotional experience for anyone, but for farm families, it’s doubly so. “When the family home is also the place of business, there is an interconnectedness in the heart of the family and the heart of the business,” says Boissevain, Man. farm family coach Elaine Froese.  Whether the next generation is taking over or if the farm is being sold to someone outside the family, stress levels can be high for all involved. Good communication is essential, notes Froese. “Love does not read minds.” 

 

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Charting The Garden

https://www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com/contact

 

This is a cool chart, ordered a few in, thinking might make a great gift for the business to help people with their gardens going forward. #ImprovingFutures

 

 

 

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Oct 26 , 2016, Gleaning at Tincap Berry Farm, with Cross Town Impact benefiting local Food Banks

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Tax Planner Thoughts for 2022

http://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/practice/tax-topics-we-re-thinking-about-this-fall

 

"The Liberals have indicated they would continue to move forward with plans to allow Canadian controlled private corporations to immediately deduct up to $1.5 million of "growth investments" announced in their 2021 budget (see here for a budget commentary).

The Conservatives propose providing a 5% investment tax credit for any capital investment made in 2022 and 2023, with the first $25,000 to be refundable for small businesses and a 25% tax credit on amounts of up to $100,000 that Canadians personally invest in a small business over the next two years.

Both the Liberals and Conservatives also propose additional tax credits/incentive to encourage investment in green technology and businesses.

As a result, 2022 may be a good year for businesses to consider making significant capital investments, especially "green" ones. Businesses may be able to take advantage of this by planning their own capital expenditures or by selling their products and services to clients who are making capital expenditures."

 

Are Business Owners' Affairs In Order?

As indicated above, the Liberals certainly, but also even the Conservatives, are talking about increasing CRA scrutiny, especially of the "wealthy." As detailed here, starting this year there are increased reporting requirements for trusts, and as detailed here, there is a general trend towards additional corporate disclosure requirements. All this suggests scrutiny of businesses and their owners at a higher level than ever before.

Tax legislation has also changed significantly over the last decade and the last two years have been chaotic, resulting in many business and personal changes.

Given all of the above, we suspect that many corporate structures and estate plans may now be dated and due for a review.

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ESG RI thoughts out there

https://advisoranalyst.com/2021/06/17/ep-67-deborah-debas-pasquale-posteraro-nicola-fritz-dgam.html/

 

great article with a few interview discussing this important topic. 

our  practice has embraced ESG and RI investments for sometime now and have been pleased with adding this investment policy to client portfolios


my greatest concern is media greenwashing 

it needs to be more than that

for me, it is good when our investment policy aligns with our core values

 

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A Man For All Seasons

A Man For All Seasons

"More is a man of an angel's wit and singular learning. I know not his fellow. For where is the man of that gentleness, lowliness and affability? And, as time requireth, a man of marvelous mirth and pastimes, and sometime of as sad gravity. A man for all seasons."

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_for_All_Seasons_(1966_film)

 

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/amanforallseasons/summary/

 

A Man for All Seasons - Because I Believe: Thomas More (Paul Scofield) explains his morality to the Duke of Norfolk (Nigel Davenport).

 

 

 

 

"A Man For All Seasons" (1966), directed by Fred Zinnemann, tells the story of Sir Thomas More's resistance to King Henry VIII's seizure of the church in England.

A Man For All Seasons - Clip "Give The Devil Benefit Of Law"

 

Many are being threatened with the threat of loosing their jobs because they believe their health information is private and choose to not disclose to their employer. In some industries there could be a mass firing of up to 30% of the work force. This interview will give you some legal insight on the matter, it’s interesting insight on the ethics, history of law and the dangers to the future. 

If your being affected by the current manadates being implemented by the government and being encouraged upon business's, some financial planning is in order, you are not alone, please reach out to us, perhaps we can be of assistance.   advisor@timothyross.com  613-345-0016

Devotion from this morning

 

September 25, 2021
My Lord and My God
“And Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28)

Thomas has been called “doubting Thomas” because of his initial reluctance to believe in the Lord’s resurrection, but neither the Lord nor the other disciples ever viewed him in such a light. His later ministry, as the first missionary/ martyr to India, speaks clearly of his great faith.

It is only in John’s gospel that we have any specific insight into Thomas’ character. When the other disciples sought to dissuade Jesus from returning to Jerusalem, it was Thomas who urged, “Let us also go, that we may die with him” (John 11:16). Thomas understood the dangers awaiting them but was ready to go wherever Jesus desired him to go. In the upper room when Jesus spoke of going away, Thomas, still willing to go with Him anywhere, was the only one to ask, “Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?” (John 14:5). Then, just a few hours later, the Lord had been crucified, and soon “the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19) as they hid themselves in the upper room.

But Thomas was not hiding! The Scriptures do not say where he was when Jesus appeared in their midst, but he was not hiding there like the others. He may well have been out working or witnessing, doing whatever he could to follow the Lord, but he (like the others) had failed to understand Jesus’ promise that He would rise again.

When the other disciples reported that they had seen the resurrected Lord, Thomas, realizing the tremendous significance of such a miracle if it were true, insisted he must see the proof firsthand. Then, when he saw the Lord, he showed a higher comprehension of what had taken place than any of the others, as he whispered in awe: “My Lord, and my God!” HMM

 

 

https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/wretched-strangers-shakespeares-plea-for-tolerance-towards-immigrants

 

I received an email yesterday from our MGA, Financial Horizons, no entry unless you show your papers, doors locked , and if you visit, you can do so for up to 15 min and not be subjected to the paper policy nor testing policy. This does not effect me to much as I rarely attend their offices, but it is an interesting approach being put out there by this business who we do business through. 

"With fear and the wash of perception the talk of the day, we find that the world is upside down, laugh or cry, press on, when there is a way, you find a way." TLR

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