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Proposed Amendments to The Taxation of Goodwill on The Sale of Eligible Capital Property
October 15th, 2015 by Gemma Brown
In the 2014 federal budget, the Federal government announced they would conduct consultations regarding “eligible capital property” (“ECP”). This is the category of business assets that includes goodwill and certain licences, franchises and quotas. On the sale of a Canadian controlled private corporation under the current tax rules, eligible capital property assets are not treated as regular depreciable property. Instead, half of the value ascribed… Read More »
Niverville Office Celebrates 10 Years
September 29th, 2015
Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP law office is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of our full-time Niverville branch! In September of 2005, Ron Janzen, now a partner at SNJ, and his staff opened this new branch in the Niverville Credit Union building. Our full time office replaced the former weekly attendances made there by John Neufeld since the 1970’s. SNJ would like to thank the individuals,… Read More »
Health Care Directives
September 16th, 2015 by Robert Smith
Elsewhere, this website has featured articles on Wills and Powers of Attorney. A Will is a written document which sets out the method of distribution of the assets of the deceased. A Power of Attorney is a written document wherein the individual, called the donor, appoints an attorney or attorneys to carry on the donor’s day to day affairs during the lifetime of the donor… Read More »
2015 Changes to Residential Tenancies Act
September 1st, 2015 by Gemma Brown
A number of changes to The Residential Tenancies Act came into effect on January 1, 2015. These changes include: Changes have been made to the allowable portions of some capital expenditures applicable to landlords who want to apply for an above guideline rent increase; There are a number of changes to the Branch’s requirements to Rehabilitation Schemes proposed for all or parts of a Residential… Read More »
Off-Road Vehicle Legislation
August 14th, 2015 by Mathieu Lafreniere
The Off-Road Vehicles Act of Manitoba defines an all terrain vehicle (ATV) as an off-road vehicle that operates or travels on three or more low-pressure tires, has a seat designed to be straddled by the operator of the vehicle, and has handlebars for steering the vehicle. The Act requires that the vehicle have a valid registration card, that the vehicle displays the quantity and type of… Read More »
Hanover Ag Fair 2015
July 28th, 2015
Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP is a proud supporter of the Hanover Ag Fair in Grunthal. Come out August 13-16 to enjoy the rodeo and entertainment for all ages! For more info visit: http://www.hanoverag.com/wp1/?page_id=223
