UHY International News

UHY Global Study: Canada levies one of the world’s lowest real estate transfer taxes

(July 25, 2016) Canada levies one of the lowest property transfer taxes in the world on real estate, charging on average 1.8% or USD $17,800,…

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June

2016

Relief from Regulation 102 Withholdings

(June 1, 2015) Canada’s Budget 2015 proposes new exceptions to Regulation 102 which would take effect as of January 1, 2016. The changes are designed…

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February

2016

UHY Global Study: Low Canadian wage levies encourage employment …

(February 22, 2016) The average wage levy cost to Canadian employers has dropped by 20.1% since 2012, and now accounts for just 7.4% of an…

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January

2016

FBAR – what should a non-compliant American do?

This is a very big question! Recently we have been spending more time with American’s resident in Canada and other countries to deal with the…

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January

2016

What is an FBAR?

What is an FBAR? An FBAR is the “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts” that must be filed with the US Department of Treasury.…

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January

2016

Regulation 102 and 105 – Be aware and beware!

Our firm has recently seen a major increase in Regulation 102 and Regulation 105 related inquiries and mandates. Our experience is that the CRA is…

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November

2015

UHY Study: Canada business start-ups lag

(November 24, 2015) New business creation in Canada is trailing the global average shows a new study by UHY, the international accounting and consultancy network.…

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August

2015

UHY Study: Canadian consumers benefiting from low import duties

(August 27, 2015) Consumers in Canada benefit from one of the world’s smallest import duty burdens, thanks to low import duties according to a new…

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March

2015

IRS Payment Options

(March 18, 2015) The Internal Revenue Service has reminded taxpayers that it’s possible to pay their taxes electronically. Taxpayers who owe taxes can now choose…