July 20, 2020
If the T3010 annual charity return improves perhaps the charity sector and transparency will also improve
In 2012 I had suggested certain additional questions be added to the T3010. There are many groups actively opposing any greater transparency in the…
July 20, 2020
CRA releases letter on whether an entity is eligible for CEWS and discusses public institution
Here is a CRA letter on whether a public institution is eligible for CEWS: SUMMARY: CEWS—Public institution—ITA-149(1)(a), 149(1)(b),…
July 20, 2020
CRA Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Application Guide
Here is an application from CRA relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Canada Revenue AgencyCanada Emergency Wage Subsidy…
July 20, 2020
Lengthy FAQ from CRA on wage subsidy
Here is an FAQ released by CRA on the Federal wage subsidy:Canada Revenue AgencyFrequently asked questions - Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)…
July 19, 2020
We have recently added two new online courses for Canadian charities
We have recently added 2 new full-day courses namely Fundamentals of Running a Canadian Charitable Organization/Operating Charity and Fundamentals of…
June 29, 2020
Some compliance trends or task over the next 6 months for Canadian registered charities
Here are a number of trends or compliance suggestions for charities over the next six months:If you are an Ontario corporation under the Ontario…
June 29, 2020
Canadian Red Cross offering grants to NPOs, PPE for charities and NPOs
The Canadian Red Cross is still making grants to non-profit organizations who are assisting vulnerable Canadians dealing with COVID. If you are a…
June 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from the Federal government in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from the Federal government in 2018? In 2018 the Federal government provided…
June 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Provincial Governments in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Provincial Governments in 2018? In 2018 the various provincial…
June 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Municipal Governments in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Municipal Governments in 2018? Municipal governments in Canada provided…
June 27, 2020
Pre-budget consultations for the 2021 budget – due August 7, 2020
The Federal Finance Committee has announced a pre-budget consultation. It is probably a waste of time but if you are interested you can participate…
June 27, 2020
CNCA changes to allow for extensions for AGMs etc in Bill C-17 has first reading
The Federal government has brought in a new bill C-17 dealing with various COVID issues. One, in particular, we have discussed is making changes to…
June 27, 2020
Ontario gradually reopening under Stage 2 – will have impact on NPOs and charities
Ontario is gradually reopening. In the Ontario government's A Framework for Reopening our Province: Stage 2 the Ontario government sets out its plan…
June 26, 2020
Which Canadian charities spent money on foreign activities in 2018 and how much did they spend?
In our note Which Canadian charities spent money on foreign activities in 2018 and how much did they spend we recently reviewed the T3010 information…
June 25, 2020
Charities Directorate Business Resumption Plan and Audits
CRA has just published its plan for the resumption of full activities. Here is one pertaining to the Legislation and Policy Branch (Charities). My…
June 22, 2020
Update on the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA) and regulations
The Ontario government has asked for comments on regulations affecting the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA). The deadline is today.…
June 6, 2020
New course on restricted gifts in Canada by Mark Blumberg
Today we are launching a new course of restricted gifts for Canadian charities: "Restricted Gifts - Managing the Opportunities and Dangers of…
May 30, 2020
Further extension for T2 and T1044 filing deadlines for June, July and August 2020 filers
CRA has previously announced that the T2 Corporation Income Tax Return (the T2) and T1044 Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Information Return for…
May 29, 2020
Blumberg Segal LLP Update for Clients and Friends – May 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the non-profit and charity sector. Some organizations have been completely shut down, some have suspended…
May 29, 2020
How do I know if a group is an agency of the Canadian Federal Gov. and therefore a qualified donee?
Here is a list of qualified donees. One of them is "Her Majesty in right of Canada" ie. the Canadian Federal government. However, it also includes…
May 28, 2020
Ontario government notice on electronic signatures and electronic filings under the Ontario Corporations Act
The Ontario government has put out detailed requirements in a notice dealing with new methods of filing under the Alternative Filing Methods for…
May 28, 2020
CRA notice on charity applications – yes CRA is processing charity applications!
CRA has been processing charity applications during the COVID pandemic - even when they were "shut down". This recent CRA notice advises charities…
May 20, 2020
Federal government proposal to increase time limits under various Federal acts including CNCA
The Federal government has prepared "Draft Legislative Proposals Regarding Time Limits and Other Periods in Circumstances Due to COVID-19". These…
May 19, 2020
What is a Qualified donee under the Income Tax Act Canada in 2020? How many are there?
A qualified donee is an organization that can issue official donation receipts for gifts it receives from individuals and corporations. It can also…