By Liz O'Dowd on November 7, 2012 
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The 2012 federal budget extended the hiring credit for small business (HCSB), a one-time credit intended to stimulate new employment and support small businesses. The HCSB provides small businesses relief from the employer’s share of employment insurance (EI) premiums paid… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on November 7, 2012 Leave a comment
Not only did the population of the world reach a record 7 billion people on October 31, 2011, but the Canadian Federal Debt also reached an all-time high. Based on economic forecasts, the Federal Debt (accumulated deficit) reached $568 billion… {Read more}
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Those who have participated in aggressive gifting tax shelter donation arrangements in 2012, which provide donation receipts much greater than the actual donation amount, should not claim the donation on their initial tax return filed in 2013, because CRA will… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on October 26, 2012 Leave a comment
In order to ensure Canada’s social programs are there for when future generations need them, the Canadian government is taking responsible action to prepare today for long-term demographic pressures. To this end, Economic Action Plan 2012 will: Gradually increase the… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on May 11, 2012 Leave a comment
If you run your own business or you are self-employed, you may be tempted to report only part of your income to the tax authorities. Or you might consider suppressing information about your activities. If you are audited by the… {Read more}
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) expects employers
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Did you know that GST/HST must be remitted on a
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2012 Sales Tax Rates in
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Recessions are a normal part of the business cycle