Latest SBLR Blog Articles

What\'s in YOUR Holding Company?

Holding Companies and Family Trusts - you've heard about them but aren't exactly sure what they are or what purpose they serve. Jordan Gould, Partner, gives an excellent overview in this concise blog posting.

The OIDMTC: One Of The Greatest Tax Credits Ever

Are you a digital media company with Ontario employees that would like to substantially increase your working capital and cash flow? If so, you should consider the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC). Each year, billions of dollars are allocated to this program for companies that are actively involved in the digital media landscape - you owe it to yourself to investigate the OIDMTC further!

You Can Run, But You Can\'t Hide From the IRS!

If you are an American citizen, living in Canada, who has failed to disclose your offshore assets, take note! The IRS has revised their offshore voluntary disclosure program and the penalties for continuing to delay or ignore the U.S filing rules can be severe.

New Funding Available for Companies Adopting Digital Technology

Through the federal government's new Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP), small and mid-sized enterprises may be eligible for advisory services and funding to help them adopt digital technology and build digital skills. Could you be eligible?

Uncle Sam To Go Easy on American residents in Canada?

Word on the street is that Americans living in Canada who have failed to file U.S. tax returns are about to get a reprieve from Uncle Sam. Sources say that the IRS will waive massive penalties for late filing for those who come clean, as long as no taxes are owed...

Next Year\'s Tax Planning Season Has Already Started

It's the fourth quarter of the calendar year, and for many businesses, the fiscal year is coming to a close. Now is the time to consider improving next year's results - without delay...

Should Have, Could Have, Would Have...

Good ol' Frank Sinatra said it best: "Regrets...I've had a few." Unfortunately, so too have many entrepreneurs. Learn from the mistakes of three business owners who are now living with regret.

Am I There Yet?

Like many entrepreneurs, my client Daniel does not like looking too far ahead. When I asked him if he had given any thought to exit planning, he told me he "wasn't quite there yet." But regardless of age or where a business stands in the life cycle, there are a few things that every entrepreneur should consider before it is too late.

Ontario\'s Transitional Tax Credits

Many corporations have already taken advantage of Ontario’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, but, there is an added bonus of this program that is often overlooked.

Why the Dynamic Entrepreneur Solution?

Our clients say that one of the biggest differentiators between SBLR and other firms is the “The Dynamic Entrepreneur Solution™ (DES),” which is our way of working with clients to help them make sound decisions in real time, rather than just reacting to historical financial data.