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December 2024 Poll
Should the $250 Working Canadian Rebate be passed into law to provide tax relief to individuals with working net income under $150,000, who also contribute to the CPP?
Life Purpose
“As we look back and move forward, we would all be advised to remember that pride goes before the fall.” Former Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney in Geneva, 2010
What Expenses Can Commission Salespeople Claim?
Employees who earn their living negotiating contracts for their employers or selling on commission may claim certain itemized sales expenses. In all cases, however, receipt keeping is key; as is the availability of employer-signed Form T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment in case of audit.
Pre-Budget Analysis: Finance Canada Priorities
A Federal budget date is expected soon after Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Morneau return from this week’s meetings with the new U.S. administration.
Understanding Your Credit Score and Credit Worthiness
Which Canadian age group has the best credit scores? Which has the worst? What is yours and how can you improve it? Knowing what is in your credit report is important. If you have a poor credit history, it could be harder for you to get a credit card or a loan. It could even affect your ability to rent a house or get hired for a job.
Cross Border Tax Changes for 2017
Several new tax filing changes should be noted by advisors working with Canadians who have assets in the United States or U. S. citizens living in Canada.
