By Liz O'Dowd on December 21, 2012 
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Effective February 4, 2013, circulation of the penny coin by the Royal Canadian Mint ceases. This affects only cash transactions. The cent will remain Canada’s smallest unit for pricing goods and services. Non-cash or electronic payments such as cheques, credit… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 6, 2012 Leave a comment
Did you know…? As part of a Government of Canada initiative to continuously improve how it offers online services, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is now offering a second login option. In addition to the CRA user ID and password,… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 6, 2012 Leave a comment
The dividend tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit which applies when Canadian dividends are included in income. Foreign dividends do not qualify for the dividend tax credit. Both dividend tax credits are claimed on Line 425 on Schedule 1… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on December 6, 2012 Leave a comment
The basic rules relating to tax-free savings account include the following: Contributions can be made by Canadian residents aged 18 or over Up to $5,000 per year can be contributed, with unused contribution room being carried forward. The $5,000 annual… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 30, 2012 Leave a comment
Consider a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your children. Set up a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). Review your December income tax installment. Make a low interest loan to your spouse. Repay outstanding shareholder loans and pay interest on… {Read more}
By admin on January 21, 2010 Leave a comment
Do you know that starting January 2010, self-employed people can pay EI premiums on a voluntary basis, and qualify to receive certain EI benefits
By admin on December 8, 2009 Leave a comment
If you pay the following expenses by December 31, 2009 they will be eligible for the deductions of credits