By Liz O'Dowd on June 20, 2013 
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Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, on June 10, 2013, welcomed the passage of Bill C-60, the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, by the House of Commons. “We are one step closer to implementing measures that will build on our… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
On June 10, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has received information from international allies that relates to persons resident… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Canadian enterprises sold almost $122 billion of goods and services over the Internet in 2012. This total was just over double the value of online sales in 2007, the last time a similar survey was conducted. Three sectors, manufacturing, wholesale trade and retail… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
A business plan is a valuable tool for every business owner, whether you are starting up, have been in business for years, or are ready to grow. Think of your business plan as a sales document. It must convince readers… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced on May 21 that on May 15, 2013, Douglas W. Gray of Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to a total of 10 counts of failing to file… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, accompanied by Rick Norlock, for Northumberland—Quinte West, attended a children’s dance competition today at the Cobourg Highland Games to promote the Children’s Arts and Fitness Tax Credits. Minister Raitt highlighted that the Children’s Fitness Tax… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 10, 2013 Leave a comment
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and his or her family caused by the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death. There are… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 10, 2013 Leave a comment
Self-employed Canadians are able to voluntarily access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. There are four types of EI special benefits: Maternity benefits (15 weeks maximum) available to birth mothers. It covers the periods surrounding birth. A claim can be submitted… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 10, 2013 Leave a comment
The maximum amount you can claim for food, beverages, and entertainment expenses is 50% of either the amount you incur or an amount that is reasonable in the circumstances, whichever is less. These limits also apply to the cost of… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 10, 2013 Leave a comment
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, June 3, 2013… Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), today met with business owners in Dartmouth, to highlight… {Read more}