Covid-19 and Flexibility for Taxpayers

The government of Canada is taking action in order to provide assistance and flexibility to Canadians facing hardship due to the Covid-19 virus. Not only will the government provide options and flexibility for individual tax filing but also support for businesses. For individuals, the government will defer the filing due date for those expecting a return until June 1, 2020. Taxpayers defer until after August 31, 2020. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be adapting its Outreach Program with additional efforts to help individuals understand tax obligations and also obtain the credits and potential benefits to which they are entitled will be put forward.

In addition, the government will provide support for businesses in 3 different areas. First, additional efforts will be put forward to companies through loans and insurance policies. Second, the government will help employees by providing a wage subsidy for up to three months which will benefit employers immediately. Finally, they will provide flexibility for filing taxes and defer until August 31, 2020, and all of this information will be available over the phone as an additional service for relief measures.

 For further information regarding flexibility for taxpayers and support for businesses visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html

Please do not hesitate to call Rumanek & Company at 416-665-3328 if you need personal finance help, you are considering personal bankruptcy in Ontario or would like answers concerning filing for either a consumer proposal or bankruptcy in Ontario.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy in Ontario and debt solutions. Please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation formTo learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.

Covid-19: Economic Support in Ontario

Chances are you have not only been personally affected by the Covid-19 virus but your finances and business finances have also been disrupted. Our government has responded with economic support. They set in motion $52 billion worth of financial aid. The government plans to start the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) $2,000 per month for up to 4 months by April 1 for those of you in need. If you find yourself in financial need, you have options such as Ontario Works, Emergency for small businesses and Emergency care of up to $900 every two weeks for up to 15 weeks for people who are quarantined, sick with Covid-19 and/or do not qualify for employment insurance. For further information regarding financial aid and support for Canadians and Businesses go to: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html

Please do not hesitate to call Rumanek & Company at 416-665-3328 if you need personal finance help, you are considering personal bankruptcy in Ontario or would like answers concerning filing for either a consumer proposal or bankruptcy in Ontario.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation formTo learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.

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Consumer Proposal & Administrator’s Report

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I filed a Consumer Proposal and my trustee tells me that he has to file an Administrator’s Report. What is this?

Your trustee is acting in this situation as the Administrator of your proposal. As such, there is a requirement under the legislation that he submits a report to your creditors:

  • The proposal was filed with the Officer Receiver who represents the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
  • Your financial situation and assets listed on your documents are reasonable
  • Your list of creditors (with balances higher than $250) is reasonably accurate
  • Explains what is the cause of your financial problems
  • A brief summary of your net income per month, type of employment, the fact that you do not wish to file a bankruptcy and the amount that the creditors will receive in the proposal. If you and your partner are filing individual proposals at the same time, the joint creditors will be notified of the concurrent proposal so that they realize that they receive payments from both proposals. If the administrator has determined that the payment in the proposal is lower than the creditors would receive in a bankruptcy, there is an obligation to disclose that fact but add any mitigating factors for the creditors to consider before deciding whether or not to vote for or against your offer.

In many cases, the creditors start reviewing your proposal by reading the Report of the Administrator. It is a very important document.

Contact Rumanek & Company Ltd. for more information on bankruptcy and debt solutions. Or please fill out the free bankruptcy evaluation form. To learn more please visit our YouTube Channel. Rumanek & Company have been helping individuals and families overcome debt for more than 25 years.