Taxes – Sports associations and federations – Are you compliant?
As a sports association or federation, have you checked to see if you’re required to register for GST/HST and QST? You should! Did you know the fundamental difference in consumption taxes between a non-profit organization (NPO) and a registered charity (RCO)? Generally speaking, all NPO activities are taxable, unless a tax exemption applies. Conversely, all […]
Are you aware of your new health and safety (H&S) obligations?
The Act to modernize the occupational health and safety system, which came into force progressively on October 6, 2021, has brought many changes and new obligations in terms of workplace health and safety (OHS) management. Among the highlights, the interim regime of prevention and participation mechanisms in place since April 6, 2022 (January1, 2023 for […]
ARQ and CRA require electronic payments for amounts over $10,000
100 penalty per payment As of January 1, 2024, taxpayers (individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts) are required to electronically remit all payments over $10,000 to the Agence du revenu du Québec (ARQ) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), under penalty of $100 per payment. To avoid ARQ or CRA penalties Most Canadian banks offer a […]
Wage rises: what can we expect in 2025?
The Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) anticipates a slowdown in salary increases in 2025. For all sectors, the Ordre des CRHA indicates that employers plan to offer salary increases totalling 3.3% next year (including indexation of the salary structure, job seniority and merit increases). The Conseil du patronat du Québec estimates that […]
Taxes : False perceptions still circulate in the construction of new rental properties
Too often, we hear customers say, ” I thought that if I didn’t claim taxes on the construction costs of a new rental property, I wouldn’t have to self-assess taxes, or ” I’m not registered for GST/HST and QST, so self-assessment tax remittance obligations don’t apply to me “. These are false beliefs! Let’s face […]
Labour standards in Quebec: a minimum threshold to be improved
The Act respecting Labour Standards (LSA) governs the working conditions of most full-time and part-time employees in Quebec. Labor standards represent the minimum working conditions that an employer must offer its employees; an employer may never impose working conditions that are less than those stipulated by law. Failure to comply with labor standards can result […]
Search for a person in the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ)
Since July 31, 2024, it has been possible to search the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) website using a natural person’s first and last names, and to see all the companies and organizations in which this person is involved, whether as an officer, director, shareholder, partner, ultimate beneficiary or other. What this means As […]
Preventing harassment in the workplace
Legislative changes to the Act to Prevent and Combat Psychological Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace : are you compliant? Statistics Canada recently reported that approximately 60% of employed women and 39% of employed men between the ages of 25 and 34 reported having experienced psychological or sexual harassment in the workplace. Yet, despite […]
Auction: are goods taxable?
Auctions are a popular fundraising tool for organizations and businesses. They are often held at galas, benefit dinners or golf tournaments. Many of us have taken part in such an event for a good cause… The fund-raising tool Whether silent or shouted, an auction is an interesting and popular way to raise funds for a […]
The importance of controls – Digital risks
The importance of implementing controls in the face of digital risks is paramount. Cyber-attacks and economic crimes don’t just happen to other people… they’re increasingly present and frequent. In 2022, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s annual report, reported financial losses amounted to $530.4 million, compared with $383 million in 2021[1]. The question is no […]