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Claiming Babysitting Costs
Expenses for the care of dependent children who are under the age of 16 (at any time of the year) or who are physically or mentally infirm may be claimed on your tax return.
Overseas Employment Tax Credit Phased Out by 2016
For contracts made after March 28, 2012, an employee's claim for the Overseas Employment Tax Credit will be reduced.
Special Tax Deductions for Artists and Musicians
Artists and musicians may claim expenses for items specific to their profession, including capital cost allowance on musical instruments.
Is a Foreign Dividend Taxable?
I held 200 shares of Kraft Foods in my non-registered investment account. Kraft split into Kraft Foods and Mondelez International. I now have 66 shares of Kraft and 200 of Mondelez. I noticed that my T5 slip is indicated that I received a foreign dividend of over $3,000. Is this a taxable dividend? I didn't receive any cash and the value of the two shares together were more or less the same. Please advise as this is a nasty shock.
More on Dividend Tax Hikes
For owners of small businesses who pay themselves with dividends, the changes to the gross-up and dividend tax credit rates for 2013 will mean that the tax-free zone will decrease from its current level of about $42,500 for single taxpayers in 2013 to about $35,000 in 2014.
