By admin on February 14, 2012 
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The Ontario government is moving forward with a responsible plan to eliminate the deficit so that more jobs are created and the economy continues to grow. Since the introduction of the 2011 Budget, growth in the global economy has slowed…. {Read more}
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There are some types of employment payments and other payments from which CPP or QPP contributions do not have to be deducted. Also, if a person has more than one employer in the year and earns total employment income which… {Read more}
By admin on February 8, 2012 Leave a comment
On January 1, 2012, all indexed personal income tax amounts, including tax bracket thresholds and amounts used to calculate non-refundable tax credits, were adjusted by 2.8%. The Canada Child Tax Benefit and the goods and services tax credit will take… {Read more}
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The ceiling on the capital cost of passenger vehicles for capital cost allowance (CCA) purposes remains at $30,000 (plus applicable federal and provincial sales taxes) for purchases after 2002. This ceiling restricts the cost of a vehicle on which CCA… {Read more}
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CPP/QPP – 2012 Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings $50,100.00 Year’s Basic Exemption (by pay period type): Annual $3,500.00 Monthly (12) $291.66 Semi-Monthly (24) $145.83 Bi-Weekly (26) $134.61 Weekly (52) $67.30 Maximum Contributory Earnings $46,600.00 Contribution Rate—Employee/Employer 4.95% Contribution Rate—Self-Employed 9.90% Maximum… {Read more}
By admin on January 24, 2012 Leave a comment
The McGuinty government remains focused on jobs and the economy. Despite uncertainty around the world, Ontario’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 0.7 per cent (2.7 per cent annualized) in the third quarter (July to September 2011). Provincial GDP has… {Read more}
By admin on January 24, 2012 Leave a comment
The maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2012 will be $50,100—up from $48,300 in 2011. The new ceiling was calculated according to a CPP legislated formula that takes into account the growth in average weekly wages… {Read more}
By admin on January 24, 2012 Leave a comment
The Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is available to low-income seniors living in Canada, who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) the Old Age Security Pension (OAS). An application must be filed to receive this supplement – it is… {Read more}
By admin on January 20, 2012 Leave a comment
The Harper Government today highlighted the following important tax changes taking effect in 2012: The final stage of the tax reduction plan introduced by the Harper Government in 2007 comes into force on January 1, 2012, when the federal general corporate income… {Read more}
By admin on January 20, 2012 Leave a comment
Canadians will have a new $5,000 of room to invest in their Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). “TFSAs will continue to enable Canadians to more easily meet their savings goals by allowing them to earn investment income absolutely tax-free,” said Minister… {Read more}