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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

Requirement vs. Choice: It’s the Crux in Claiming Commission Sales Expenses

In order to be eligible for a deduction for sales or travel expenses under subsections 8(1)(f) and (h) of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers must show that they worked on a commission-based income.

Evelyn Jacks: Ostriches Aren’t Smart; Tax Penalties Are Expensive

Well it's that time of the year again. . .tax audit season. The ostrich approach is one way to cope, but not the smartest. 

Q and A: Setting Up Business in the U.S.

The U.S. has a number of different business structures available when conducting your affairs in the U.S., whether your business is rental property or operating a viable small business.

Employee Stock Options

An employer may provide its employees the opportunity to purchase shares in the employer’s corporation at some future date, but at a price that is the current market price when the option is granted (the exercise price).

Volunteer Firefighters Can Claim Non-Refundable Credit

Volunteer firefighters can claim an amount of $3,000.

The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer

A perfect graduation gift, The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer by award winning Consumer Reporter Pat Foran will provide smart tips on saving, investing, and preparing for the future.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    10 votes
    17.54%
  • No
    47 votes
    82.46%