By Peter Kupovics on November 5, 2013 
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The 2013 Federal budget proposes to increase the LCGE to $800,000 of capital gains realized by an individual on qualified property. It is effective for the 2014 tax year. The LCGE will be indexed to inflation for the years following… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on November 4, 2013 Leave a comment
In a 2013 Technical Interpretation, CRA was questioned about door prizes received by all attendees at a company social function. CRA commented that their tax-free $500 gifts and awards policy would apply to all attendees including the employee, the employee’s… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on November 1, 2013 Leave a comment
Estate planners often suggest that the RRSP/RRIF holder designate a beneficiary of the plan. There are many advantages: Probate fees can be avoided because the funds transfer direct to the beneficiary. The funds are not exposed to the liabilities of… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on October 25, 2013 Leave a comment
In a recent Technical Interpretation, CRA noted that an employer-provided meal allowance will not be taxable where the following conditions are met: It must be a reasonable amount; The allowance is received to cover expenses while travelling away from the… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on October 25, 2013 Leave a comment
Balancing the books isn’t always easy. Business owners understand the importance of keeping records up-to-date. Unfortunately, paperwork has a habit of piling up – quickly PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES now offers a solution PADGETT CONNECT PADGETT CONNECT is an easy-to-use business… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on October 25, 2013 Leave a comment
Press release from Canada Revenue Agency – Ottawa, Ontario, September 23, 2013 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on October 25, 2013 Leave a comment
Press Release from Canada Revenue Agenc – Ottawa, Ontario, October 1, 2013 The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, participated in an event to celebrate National Seniors… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on October 25, 2013 Leave a comment
Do you need to do business with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), why not do it when it’s convenient for you? Need to file your return? Make a payment? Change your address? You can do all this and more from… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on August 1, 2013 Leave a comment
Non-Refundable Tax Credits The most common post-secondary non-refundable tax credits that apply to students are interest paid on student loans, the tuition, education and textbook amounts, the public transit amount, and the… {Read more}
By Peter Kupovics on August 1, 2013 Leave a comment
Non-Refundable Tax Credits The most common post-secondary non-refundable tax credits that apply to students are interest paid on student loans, the tuition, education and textbook amounts, the public transit amount, and the Canada employment amount. Interest on Student Loans To… {Read more}