The You First Blog

The Globe & Mail published a timely article yesterday about the potential deductions available for employees who have shifted to working from home due to COVID-19. Our interpretation is consistent with the article.  You should be able to deduct a prorated amount of your home office costs as an employment expense.  The costs will differ… Read More

You can read Part I of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part II of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part III of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part IV of our Coronavirus coverage here Click here for a summary of all cash flow solutions made available by companies or… Read More

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke this morning and unveiled the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).  The CERB will amalgamate the two previously announced benefits: Emergency Support and Emergency Care Benefit.  This program is meant to provide an EI-like income for those who don’t normally qualify for EI.  Those able to apply for the CERB are… Read More

“Please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.” You can read Part I of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part II of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part III of our Coronavirus coverage here Before we begin, we recognize that we are in the midst of… Read More

You can read Part I of our Coronavirus coverage here You can read Part II of our Coronavirus coverage here   What Happened Today? The Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index (TSX), Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday by the most since the 2008 global financial crisis and the loonie hit a near-three-year low caused… Read More