Recession-Proof Your Life So You’re Not Waiting On Anyone I’m sure you’ve heard that Canada has entered into a 2020 recession due to the economic devastation of COVID-19. It’s was only five seconds ago when the Great Recession caused havoc back in 2007-2009 and it won’t be the last. At the time it took Canada […]
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Canadian 2018 Income Tax Season: Your Questions Answered
FILE YOUR NEXT INCOME TAX RETURN WITH CONFIDENCE As we welcome another tax year I thought it would be fitting to get to know what’s new for the 2018 income tax season in Canada. The last thing any Canadian tax payer wants to find out is that an expense is no longer being offered as […]
The 2016 Federal Budget is in: What Does it Change for You?
IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND DETAILS OF THE NEW BUDGET The new Liberal government rolled out their 10 year spending and tax plans on Tuesday, March 22nd. In a nutshell, the 2016 Federal Budget focuses on putting more cash in the pockets of low and middle-income families and on improving the infrastructure in cities and […]
How the new anti-spam law in Canada affects your email subscriptions
SAY GOOD-BYE TO CANADIAN SPAM New Anti-spam legislation in Canada is just around the corner for Canadian businesses and consumers who need to know why it’s important to them. Every time I hear the word “Spam” It’s either related to the tinned delicacy (joking, I hate Spam) that was a product of the war […]
Disability Tax Credit Application Cost Couple $1629 (Sample Letter)
THERE MAY BE MONEY FOR YOU IN DISABILITY TAX CREDITS There are tax credits for disabled people most popular being The Disability Tax Credit in Canada but knowing where to look and how to apply takes time. Applying for the Revenue Canada disability tax credit certificate was something I did to help our friends’ parents […]
Free Trade Agreement: Planning for a stronger Canada
WHO CUT THE CHEESE PRICE? The Free Trade agreement in principle was recently signed between Canada and the European Union. It was hailed as a significant step to boosting the economy of Canada while having minimal negative impact for Canadians. Free trade So what is a Free Trade Agreement? Essentially it eliminates tariffs or […]