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Farm Succession: Planning Beyond Today
Farm succession planning is not just about the future – it is about protecting what you have built and ensuring a smooth transition for the next generation. Ward & Uptigrove’s Agriculture Group is hosting a complimentary presentation, Farm Succession: Planning Beyond Today, designed to provide practical guidance on navigating the financial, tax, and family considerations…
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Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employer Award 2026
We are pleased to announce that Ward & Uptigrove has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers Award. The award is based on the following criteria: 1. Workplace, 2. Work Atmosphere and Social, 3. Health, Financial and Family Benefits, 4. Vacation and Time-Off, 5. Employee Communications, 6. Performance Management, 7.…
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Office Hours Update
As we near the end of Tax Season, please note our office hours below: Hours until April 29th Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:30 am – 5:30 pmThursday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmSunday: Closed Hours on April 30th 8:30am – 5:00pm Hours May 1st – May 4th Closed Hours beginning May…
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Ward & Uptigrove Attending Canadian Dairy XPO
Ward & Uptigrove will be attending the Canadian Dairy XPO on April 1 and April 2 in Stratford at the Rotary Complex from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. If you’re attending the event, we’d love the opportunity to connect. Our team will be on-site to discuss how we support dairy producers and agricultural…
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Canadian Dental Care Plan
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) – Applications Now Open Eligible Canadians can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan through Service Canada. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and have filed their most recent tax return. To apply, sign in or create a My Service Canada Account (MSCA) and follow the steps online. Be…
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Canada Disability Benefit
Applying for the Canada Disability Benefit? Here’s what you should know. The information required when applying for the Canada Disability Benefit may vary depending on your situation, including: If you are applying for yourself, you can also ask someone you trust to help you complete the application. There are multiple ways to apply, but applying…
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
The federal government has announced a proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, aimed at helping Canadians manage rising costs—particularly for food and everyday necessities. The benefit provides additional support to more than 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians starting in spring 2026. To deliver immediate relief and longer-term support, the proposal includes two key measures:…
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Lowest Marginal Rate Reduced from 15% to 14.5%
As of July 1, 2025, the lowest marginal personal income tax rate was reduced from 15% to 14%. Visit here for more information. Here’s what that means: Because the change takes effect mid-year:•The effective full-year rate for 2025 will be 14.5%• The rate will be 14% in 2026 and future years 🔎 New Top-Up Tax Credit (TTC)If you claim certain non-refundable…
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Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit
The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) is a new refundable credit designed to help Ontario families manage eligible medical expenses related to fertility treatment and surrogacy.
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2025 Year End Newsletter
Accounting Tax Updates Agriculture Updates Please note that while this section is agriculture-specific, the general business topics in other sections contain important information that is also applicable to agriculture clients. Please ensure you consider the remainder of the newsletter. Miscellaneous Updates Human Resources Solutions Wealth Management Firm News Please Note Our Holiday Shutdown The offices…
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2025 Fall Federal Budget Commentary
On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 – Canada Strong, to the House of Commons. No changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates. Some highlights include the following: A. Personal Measures B. Business Measures C. International Measures D. Sales and Excise Measures…
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Summer 2025 Newsletter
Accounting Tax Updates Agriculture Updates Please note that while this section is agriculture-specific, the general business and tax topics in other sections contain important information that is also applicable to agriculture clients. Please ensure you consider the remainder of the newsletter. Miscellaneous Business Updates Human Resources Solutions Wealth Management Firm News Please Note Our Summer…