By Peter Kupovics on August 1, 2013 
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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}
By Peter Kupovics on August 1, 2013 Leave a comment
The most common deductions that apply to students are moving expenses and child care expenses. Moving Expenses You can deduct moving expenses if you move to attend courses as a full time student or if you moved to start a… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 Leave a comment
The number of registered charities continued to grow in 2012. As of December 31, 2012, there were 86,159 registered charities, up from 85,923 on December 31, 2011. Charity Type Total Poverty 18,645 Education 13,924 Religion 33,494 Other purposes beneficial to… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 Leave a comment
Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), informed Canadian consumers that the ban on unsolicited credit card cheques comes into effect June 21, 2013. As of June 21, 2013, all federally regulated financial institutions will be forbidden from sending unsolicited “promotional”… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 20, 2013 Leave a comment
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}