Media Advisory - Interview Opportunity: 2018 Canadian Federal Budget Commentary

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - In advance of Canada's upcoming federal budget, experts from Grant Thornton LLP, Canada, are available to provide insight on the possible impact on Canadian businesses and the economy.  

These tax advisors bring a depth of knowledge and can speak to highlights of the federal budget, including key questions and topics that are top of mind for Canadians, such as: 

Impact of Proposed Passive Income Changes

• How the changes limit business owners ability to expand and innovate, and which could hurt the Canadian economy.

Income Splitting and the Future of Family Business

• How changes are affecting small-and-medium sized business owners who rely on income splitting to invest more into expansion and innovation.

The Need for Increased Scientific Research Funding

• How Business owners rely on grants and tax credits to expand and innovate. The SR&ED program encourages Canadian businesses to innovate to develop new products and processes, and increase Canada's competitiveness on the global stage

A range of Grant Thornton tax experts from across the country will be available pre-Budget Day, on Budget Day, and for Post-Budget commentary.

Experts include:

Heath Moore, National Tax Services Leader
Martha Oner, National R&D and Government Incentives Leader

About Grant Thornton LLP in Canada
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Together with the Quebec firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton in Canada has approximately 4,000 people in offices across Canada. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 100 countries worldwide. A listing of Grant Thornton offices and contact information can be found at: www.GrantThornton.ca.    

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