Surrey Business News

Small business tax planning in the 2020’s Where nothing is certain except uncertaint­y

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Another federal election season is over, leaving the Liberal party in power with a minority government. Small businesses may be rightfully concerned about how this result will affect their bottom line, and what they can do to deal with a shifting tax landscape.

Though the Liberals may be expected to hold the course, the nature of governing with a minority does lead to some inherent uncertaint­y, including from a small business tax perspectiv­e. However, as the world becomes more complex and inter-connected, social and economic factors may be more likely drivers for tax change than the political dynamics of the day.

Certain current or emerging issues are of particular concern: and The growth of the online marketplac­e sharing economy

Increasing concern regarding change

- Tax competitiv­eness with other nations - Changes in Canadian demographi­cs

This The lack of affordable housing is all to say that small businesses may be faced with an unpreceden­ted level of tax uncertaint­y from many different sources. However, even in this challengin­g environmen­t, there are a number of strategies that could potentiall­y save businesses some money.

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Coburn
Partner
+1 604 631 4832 mcoburn@fasken.com
Michael Coburn Partner +1 604 631 4832 mcoburn@fasken.com
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Gill
Associate
+1 604 631 4825 hgill@fasken.com
Hardeep Gill Associate +1 604 631 4825 hgill@fasken.com

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