Reduced Benefits in AgriStability and AgriInvest: Is it still worth it?

In the November 2012 issue of Farm Alert, we outlined the major changes that will be made to the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs starting in 2013. These changes will reduce substantially the amount of government support available for both programs.

by Thomas Blonde  |  Farm Alert |  Farming & Agriculture | 

Using partnerships in your farming business

The last two issues of the Collins Barrow Farm Alert have discussed the benefits and issues around incorporating your farming business. ...

by Robert Fischer  |  Farm Alert |  Farming & Agriculture | 

Capital gain exemption / sharecropping

Every year, we inevitably get asked whether or not a particular piece of farmland will qualify for the owner's capital gains exemption or ...

by Brandon Gilbert  |  Farm Alert |  Farming & Agriculture | 

Corporate owned buildings on land owned by shareholders

Many family farm corporations today seem to be building new barns on land that is owned by the shareholder or the corporation is ...

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Changes to AgriStability and AgriInvest Programs

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Solar Energy Projects: Revisiting the Tax Considerations

Following introduction of the microFIT Program by the Ontario Green Energy Act in 2009, many farm operations have invested in solar ...

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Before and After Incorporating Your Farming Business

The previous issue of the Collins Barrow Farm Alert outlined some of the benefits of incorporating your farming business. After ...

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Proprietor, Partnership or Corporation?

One of the most common questions that we hear from our clients at Collins Barrow is, "What type of structure is right for my ...

 |  Farm Alert |  Farming & Agriculture | 

Alternative Minimum Tax - Potentially a Nasty Surprise

Implemented in 1986, the Alternative Minimum Tax is often referred to as Canada's "other" tax system. An alternate method of calculating ...

GST/HST Matters for Farmers

Although the GST/HST has been with us since 1990, it continues to be the source of questions from farm clients. This article addresses ...

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Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises

Farmer Crosby had a successful mixed farming operation called Penguin Inc., which had accumulated a sizable land mass and investment ...

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Attention Livestock Producers! Important message regarding the Risk Management Program (RMP)

Applications for the new Risk Management Program for livestock producers (including cattle, hogs, veal and sheep) are now available.  ...

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Collins Barrow and Growing Forward: Cost Sharing Opportunities - Business Development for Farm Busin

‘Growing Forward', is the federal-provincial-territorial initiative endorsed in July 2008 to replace the ...

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Replacement Property Rules

The purpose of the replacement property rules in the Income Tax Act (ITA) is to allow a taxpayer to defer the recognition of a capital ...

 |  Farm Alert |  Farming & Agriculture | 

microFIT Program

The microFIT Program, which was introduced by the 2009 Ontario Green Energy Act, is designed to encourage the development of renewable ...

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2010 Canadian Outdoor Farm Show - Contest Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Collins Barrow contest at the 2010 Canadian Outdoor Farm Show.  ...

Farming Fast Facts and Updates

Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) By now you have probably heard friends talking about the HRTC and have seen ...

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Collins Barrow and Growing Forward: Cost Sharing Opportunities

Farmers and other businesses in the sector appreciate that sound business management practices and skills and continuous learning help ...

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2008 Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Winners

Collins Barrow once again took part in the 2008 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show on September 9-11, 2008 where we challenged visitors to guess ...

Farm Support Programs Update

With the 2008 program year well under way, we are still waiting on the 2007 AgriInvest deposit/withdrawal options notices to be released. ...

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