Harper signals Canada’s looming R&D revamp
Canadian Prime Minister Harper reiterated possible amendments to the Canadian SR&ED program at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. “We believe that Canada’s less than optimal results for those investments is a significant problem for our country,” Mr. Harper stated. Suggested changes, as previously mentioned by the Globe and Mail, follow from the much-discussed […]
New Hiring Credit for Small Business (HCSB)
The HCSB is a one-time credit of up to $1,000 based on the increase in an employer’s employment insurance (EI) premiums paid for 2011 over those paid for 2010. This hiring credit will be available to employers whose total EI premiums were at or below $10,000 in 2010. Employers must file their 2011 T4 information […]