Vine and Partners

10/16/2026

Is Paying for Someone Else’s Tax Appeal Deductible?

Appealing a tax decision can be costly, and sometimes a family member steps in to help cover the legal expenses.

However, who pays these costs matters when it comes to tax deductibility. Generally, only the taxpayer pursuing the appeal can claim the eligible expenses, provided they paid them personally.

The takeaway? Before covering someone else’s tax appeal costs, make sure the expenses are paid by the appropriate taxpayer to preserve their potential tax deduction.

10/16/2026

The federal government has proposed a new “productivity mega deduction” that
would allow for the immediate write-off of most depreciable property acquired on
or after September 15, 2026, in contrast to claiming CCA over the life of the asset.
For example, if a business purchases $100,000 of qualifying equipment, it could
generally deduct the entire $100,000 in the year the equipment becomes available
for use, rather than deducting the cost gradually. Unlike many recent CCA-related
incentives, there would be no phaseout of this immediate expensing proposal.
The total deduction for an asset would not change, it is simply the timing of the claim
that is accelerated under this proposal.

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

It's something most of us don’t want to think about, but estate planning is essential to help minimize the tax impact on your estate. When you are ready to start the conversation please contact us. We specialize in helping our clients preserve wealth through effective personal tax and estate planning and give you peace of mind. https://vine.on.ca/personal-tax-and-estate-planning/

10/05/2026

Tax planning gives us the opportunity to make informed decisions while there’s still time to act. October is a far better time than January to review your financials, identify potential issues, and make any necessary adjustments before year-end.

10/02/2026

Do you know what your business is worth? A Chartered Business Valuator can give you a precise valuation and the runway to boost your value before any transition. Want to learn more? Call us at (905) 549‑8463.

10/02/2026

📅 Mark your calendar!

The next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) payment will be issued on October 5th.

CGEB replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026 and quarterly payments are 25% higher.

See if you’re eligible: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-groceries-essentials-benefit.html

[Image description: Two people are in a grocery store smiling. One holds a shopping basket while the other picks vegetables.]

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation.

Here in Waterdown Village, you may have noticed the Moccasin Identifier planter on the corner of Dundas Street East & Franklin Street. This installation is more than a planter - it is an opportunity to recognize the Indigenous presence, history and Treaty relationships connected to the land where we live, work and gather.

The Moccasin Identifier is a First Nations-led initiative that uses moccasins as visual reminders of Indigenous relationships to land, Treaties and the responsibilities we share as Treaty people.

We invite you to pause when you pass the planter, learn more about the Moccasin Identifier, and consider what Truth and Reconciliation means in our own community.

Reconciliation begins with truth, learning and relationship — and it is something we all have a role in.

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Learn more about this planter, the Moccasin Identifier Initiative and the Heritage Art Walk here: https://waterdownvillage.ca/heritage-art-walk/dundas-and-franklin-street/

09/30/2026

📢 The next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) is coming soon!

The quarterly CGEB payment replaced the GST/HST credit in July. The quarterly CGEB payments are 25% higher than the GST/HST payments!

If eligible and entitled, you can expect to get your payment starting October 5th.

Find out if you’re eligible ➡️ https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-groceries-essentials-benefit.html?utm_content=2026-04-20_2238

[Image description: A person places produce into a reusable shopping bag. The text reads: “The GST/HST credit is now called the CGEB.”]

09/22/2026

Do you have all your passwords recorded and kept safely with your will? You may want to consider naming a digital Executor with instructions for solely your digital assets such as social media networks, email accounts, web sites, etc.