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33 Organizations & Elected Officials Support City's Climate Justice Plan & Call for Protection of Children in Neighborhoods Disproportionately Affected by Asthma Rates

LogoSupport for Providence’s Climate Justice Plan & Opposition to Any Proposed Facilities on Allens Ave Likely To Worsen Pollution & Asthma Rates

Building a Business Future: Succession Planning in Vancouver

LogoSuccession planning a key part of creating a longstanding business legacy

US Tax Professionals Discuss Tax Rules Around Bitcoin and Other Virtual Transactions

LogoSelling virtual currency is a reportable transaction that can result in a hefty tax bill if handled improperly

Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver Warn CRA Audits on the Rise

LogoAs a firm of chartered professional accountants in Vancouver, the team at Mew and Company warn that while taxpayers were on vacation, the CRA was busy sending out tax reviews to many businesses. In most cases, businesses are being investigated for auto expenses, payroll remittances, GST ITC claims, and subcontractors who should be on payroll.

Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Post 12 Tax Rules for Real Estate

LogoWorking with a tax planner who understands real estate is one of the most effective ways for home and property owners to file personal tax returns and reduce tax burdens.

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Explain Biometrics Process

LogoThe Canadian Immigration Lawyers at Sas & Ing have set out to explain the new biometrics process launched by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in a new blog.

Canadian Immigration Lawyer Reminds Caregivers the June 4th Deadline for the Interim Program Is Fast Approaching

LogoOn February 23, 2019, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, announced the "Interim Pathway for Caregivers."

Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Post Follow-Up for Tax-Efficient Strategies Around Real Estate Investment

LogoIn a previous blog, the Vancouver chartered professional accountants at Mew + Company in Vancouver discussed why a CCPC shareholder is better off holding real estate investment or any passive investment in a CCPC versus personally. The follow up in the two-part series contains tips on how to reduce the SBD (Small Business Deduction) claw back.

Immigration Advisors in Vancouver Say Government Looking to Fill Labour Shortage

LogoAs a group of immigration advisors in Vancouver, the team at Racer Immigration is always on the lookout for new opportunities for immigrants who want to start a new life in Canada. In the first three months of 2019, Stats Canada reported that the number of job vacancies in Canada had increased and almost 80% of the openings were for permanent positions. For more, go to: http://racerimmigration.com/more-than-500000-jobs-unfilled-across-canada-according-to-statistics-canada/

Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver Discuss Tax-Efficient Strategies for Holding Real Estate in 2019

LogoThere's a lot of confusion around the most tax-efficient way to hold real estate in 2019. According to the chartered professional accountants at Mew + Company in Vancouver, misunderstanding the difference between Real Estate Development and Real Estate Investment is often the problem. For more, go to: https://www.mewco.ca/blog/vancouver-real-estate-investments-personal-or-corporate-ownership/

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Share New Immigration Option to Manitoba

LogoSas & Ing, a team of Canadian immigration lawyers in Vancouver, have recently published a blog that may be of interest to young entrepreneurs who hope to make Canada their permanent home.

Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Warn CRA Reviews Are Increasing

LogoOver the last 12 months, the accountants at Mew and Company, a firm of Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver, have noticed the number of CRA reviews increasing noticeably. These reviews are typically not for an earth-shattering amount of GST or income tax. Rather they appear to be random audits to check if taxpayers are being honest.

Does Personal or Corporate Ownership Work Best for Real Estate? Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Weigh In

LogoTax planning is a tricky subject at the best of times. According to a new article that's just been posted by the Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants at Mew + Company, understanding the distinction between real estate investment and development is imperative to developing an efficient tax strategy for real estate holdings.

Supreme Court of the United States Denied Certiorari

LogoThe underlying dispute in this lawsuit involves the Department of the Interior's decision to approve a casino property in Terral, Oklahoma; in fact, a small town in the southern part of the state that is just miles from the Red River.

Concord Police Utilize Apex Officer VR Simulator for Use of Force Training

LogoApex Officer, an international provider of virtual reality training simulators for the law enforcement, military, first responder, commercial and educational markets, announced today that California's Concord Police Department has installed Apex Officer's virtual reality training simulator.

Vancouver Will and Estates Lawyers Breakdown the Process of Will Variation

LogoWhat happens if a family member is wrongfully excluded from a will? If a person in British Columbia believes they have been wrongfully left out of a will, or are not properly provided for, they have 180 days from the day that the Grant of Probate is issued to bring on an action, pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, to vary a will.

Vancouver X-Ray Scanning for Doctors Offices and Clinics Now Offered at Micro Com Systems

LogoAs a provider of scanning solutions in Vancouver, the team at Micro Com Systems has been helping businesses manage their documents and paper records since 1975. Today, the company is rapidly moving into new territory by bringing greater flexibility, convenience, and control to medical offices and hospitals through convenient X-Ray digitization services.

Vancouver Consultants Specialize in Business Immigration

LogoAs an immigration firm in Vancouver, the team at Racer Immigration knows that immigrants contribute to Canada in all sorts of ways. While the federal entrepreneur and investor visas are no longer available, there are still routes for skilled workers as well as business people who can create jobs and stimulate the economy. An immigration consultant can explore the best option to help entrepreneurs immigrate to Canada.

Seattle Document Scanning Service Urges Businesses to Contemplate the Hard Cost of Paper Documents

LogoAs a document scanning service in Seattle, the team at Micro Com urges companies to consider the real costs of maintaining paper documents. With labor costs on the rise, paper isn't terribly efficient. Converting paper files and records to digital records can save businesses both time and money in the long run.

Vancouver Personal Injury Lawyers Share 50-Year History of Representing Car Accidents Victims

LogoAs one of Vancouver's longest running law firms to specialize exclusively in helping victims of car accidents, the personal injury lawyers in Vancouver at Simpson Thomas & Associates and its predecessor, Simpson & Company, have been helping victims for 50 years, even before ICBC was established in 1973. Bernie Simpson's vision to focus his personal injury practice to helping victims of car accidents is one shared by founding partner Anthony Thomas. Under their mentorship, the Associates at Simpson Thomas & Associates have become experts in the field of ICBC claims, especially in catastrophic brain injury cases.

Chartered Professional Accountants in Vancouver Discuss Liquidity Crunch

LogoThe mortgage rate has gone up, OSFI rules are in full enforcement, and a slew of ownership taxes on real estate have drastically reduced the demand for presale condos. Getting a mortgage has become a challenge, but the accountants at Mew + Company have some advice on dealing with the liquidity crunch.

Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Reveal Why a General Ledger Is the Best Defense Against an Audit

LogoA CRA tax audit is something many mature businesses will have to endure at least once during their lifetime. But according to the Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants at Mew + Company, having a set of financial records that is easy for the auditor to examine can really expedite the process.

Vancouver-Based US Tax Accountants Discuss Making Tax Credits Work in New Online Article

LogoUnderstanding how taxes work can be difficult—it's the reason so many people opt to work with tax accountants. As a firm of US tax accountants in Vancouver, the team at US Tax Professionals wants people to understand that not all tax credits are created equal. Understanding the difference between refundable and non-refundable deductions, as well as tax credits and deductions, are important for those who want to minimize payments and maximize returns.

Vancouver Chartered Professional Accountants Caution Businesses on Relying Exclusively on Cloud-Based Software

LogoImproved functionality of cloud-based accounting means businesses are performing bookkeeping functions in-house and looking for accountants who specialize in cloud software

DPSI Releases iMaint 4.3 CMMS/EAM Software

LogoDPSI, a provider of industry-leading computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) based in Greensboro, North Carolina, recently released the newest version of iMaint. An enterprise asset management (EAM) system, iMaint centralizes data and automates maintenance management tasks to help companies decrease equipment downtime, maximize return on investment and make smarter asset management decisions.