May 3, 2024

2012 Federal Budget Discussion: Impact to the SR&ED Tax Credit Program

Background On March 29th, the Canadian government is scheduled to release the 2012 Federal Budget and with it, widely anticipated changes to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program. This roughly $ 4 billion annual allocation is subject to significant changes that will broadly affect Canadian companies that … [Read more...]

Consider using cash instead of a credit card in Belize

Hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour operators in Belize sometimes levy a surcharge for credit card use, usually 5%, but fees can range from 2% to 10%. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Don’t rely on your credit card if you’re headed to downtown L.A. for great ethnic eats.

For some of the most authentic Chinese and Mexican cuisine, hit downtown L.A., but it's best to make an important stop first. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

B.C. maintains AAA credit rating after HST vote

VANCOUVER - Standard & Poor's has confirmed British Columbia's triple A credit rating just days after the province voted to scrap the Harmonized Sales Tax.The agency noted that B.C. had solid revenue and the expenditure flexibility necessary to meet its deficit targets.It notes B.C. faces a number of challenges in the wake of the scrapping of the … [Read more...]