By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 
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In recognition of the ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, Economic Action Plan 2013 announces an extension of the temporary accelerated capital cost allowance for new investment in machinery and equipment in the manufacturing and processing sector for an additional… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 Leave a comment
Employers resident in another country who have employees in Canada (either resident or non-resident in Canada) are responsible for collecting; income taxes Employment Insurance (EI) premiums, except when – it appears that, because of the laws of the foreign country,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 Leave a comment
If you want to take on an existing business rather than starting one from scratch, you may wish to consider buying a franchise. Although there are many advantages to this, it is important to do your research before you commit…. {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 Leave a comment
If you are a business owner whose products require shipping, whether or not to charge a fee can be a tricky decision. Although free shipping is a consumers’ dream, it can have financial drawbacks for you. Before diving in, you… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 16, 2013 Leave a comment
The following graphs and tables provide statistics on the number of T1 tax returns processed at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) during the 2013 tax-filing season; the total number, amount, and average refund by cheque or by direct deposit; the… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 16, 2013 Leave a comment
All proposals are subject to legislative approval. Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) The Ontario 2013 Budget proposes to modify the OTB so that, beginning with 2014 benefits, each recipient can choose to receive the benefit either monthly or in a single… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 16, 2013 Leave a comment
Brampton, Ontario, May 14, 2013… The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that on May 10, 2013 John Lassu, of Etobicoke, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton to two counts of failing to file GST returns. Mr…. {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 16, 2013 Leave a comment
The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), attended the annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), that took place May 10-11 in Istanbul, Turkey, and met with key political and business leaders to promote trade… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 10, 2013 Leave a comment
Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, on April 29, 2013 introduced the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1. The Act proposes to legislate key elements of Economic Action Plan 2013, including tax relief for investments in new manufacturing machinery and… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on January 30, 2013 Leave a comment
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}