The accounting, tax and SR&ED industries in Canada are facing a variety of changes due to the recent economic climate. In response, the Canadian government has implemented a number of new initiatives aimed at providing relief to businesses, individuals and organizations.
One of the biggest changes for the accounting and tax industry has been the introduction of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program. This program provides eligible employers with a subsidy of up to 75% of the wages of their employees, up to a maximum of $847 per week. The program was implemented to help employers keep their employees on payroll and to provide some financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) and the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) were introduced to help businesses struggling with the effects of the pandemic.
Both programs provide financial support to businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19, with CERS providing rent subsidies and CEBA providing interest-free loans. In the SR&ED industry, the Canadian government has introduced the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program.
This program provides tax credits to businesses that are engaged in research and development activities in Canada. The program is designed to encourage businesses to invest in research and development activities, which will help to create jobs and promote economic growth.
Overall, the Canadian government has implemented a number of new initiatives to provide relief to businesses and individuals in the accounting, tax and SR&ED industries.
These initiatives are designed to help businesses remain afloat during the pandemic and to encourage investment in research and development activities.