Episodes
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Cross-Border Tax | Navigating the evolving landscape of e-commerce
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
The steady rise of online transactions has led to significant changes in e-commerce sales tax rules for Canadian companies and those based abroad doing business within Canada. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, BDO Indirect Tax professionals Brian Morcombe, Bruce Goudy, and Mélanie Camiré provide an overview of the new e-commerce sales tax rules in Canada and explore how they apply to online games of chance in Ontario, which became the first province to regulate the industry.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Many corporations are looking to invest and expand into jurisdictions outside of their own. We outline several important aspects that multinationals should keep in mind when financing business operations in Canada.
Issues covered include debt financing (intercompany and third party debt), trends in the M&A and capital market space, debt capacity analysis, interest deductibility rules, and cross-border loans. BDO Partner and Transfer Pricing Practice Leader Angeline Chandra is joined by Jamal Hejazi, Chief Economist for BDO Canada, and Hetal Kotecha, BDO Partner and Leader of the Toronto M&A Tax Practice, to present a short economic analysis and outline these topics for the audience.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Companies coming into Canada face a variety of human resource challenges. In this episode, we discuss the tax pitfalls of moving employees into Canada or hiring within the country.
Issues covered include employee vs. independent contractor; the employment structure used, such as Global Employment Companies (GECs), Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs), Employers of Record (EORs); and method of compensation, such as equity compensation. BDO Tax Partner Debra Moses—alongside Marie Neill, BDO Senior Manager from our Expatriate Tax services team—offer reliable answers to these urgent challenges.
Monday May 17, 2021
Cross-Border Tax | Navigating Customs & Global Tax Trends
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
New and updated trade agreements are shifting the way we approach supply chain structures and immigration, as well as shaping tax trends at a global level. To help you expand your business and form a solid strategy in the movement of good across borders, people between countries or the cost of taxation, BDO Tax professionals Brian Morcombe, Charmaine Goddeeris, Doreen Buksner and Hetal Kotecha provide practical guidance and actionable solutions in this week’s podcast episode.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Expansion is an exciting time for business owners, and a solid tax strategy is key to growth across the border. This episode explores the issues that can arise when Canadian companies set up business operations in foreign
entities. In part two of this mini-series, BDO Tax Professionals Dan Lundenberg, Angeline Chandra and Daren Raoux guide us through these important steps.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Key insights on what Canadian companies should be thinking about when expanding outside of Canada. BDO Tax Partner Dan Lundenberg is joined by tax professionals Jill Birks and Gil Lederhos to answer key expansion questions in part one of a two-part mini-series.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Cross-Border Tax | Employee matters and the cross-border tax issues
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Tax, immigration, and HR issues can be complicated when dealing with cross-border employees. What are the federal and state income tax exposures, and how do you ensure a smooth process at all levels of the organization? In mobility situations, who should quarterback the project and balance the needs of both the organization and employee? BDO Tax Partner Debra Moses is joined by tax professionals Daren Raoux, Jay Park, and Kevin Macnab to unravel these complex issues.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
The movement of goods and services across borders triggers a number of tax considerations. How has COVID-19 affected the transfer pricing policies and indirect taxes approach by multinational companies? BDO Tax Professionals Angeline Chandra, Bruce Goudy, and Therese Garcia explore these concepts and more.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Governments across the world have implemented various economic stimulus packages to assist individuals and businesses. Have you been wondering which relief programs are available to multinational companies and to what extent—especially when it comes to managing your workforce? Angeline Chandra, Joanne Sun, Kareen Tea, and Laura Ball are Tax experts at BDO Canada who will navigate you through these questions.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Canadian tax, customs, and global workforces can be difficult to navigate. What exactly is GST and HST and how do these taxes work alongside BEPS to level the playing field? Why is tracking your employees and proper documentation so key in the global workforce? BDO Tax Practice leaders Brian Morcombe and Debra Moses join Tax Partner Harry Chana to help answer these questions in the final episode of the mini-series.