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PERSONAL TAX CHILDREN’S ARTS TAX CREDIT (CATC) In a May 24, 2012 Technical Interpretation, CRA notes that an optional annual fee paid to a fund organized by the Music Parents Society as an optional school trip, would be an eligible CATC if the membership in the Organization is not part of a school’s curriculum, the […]

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PERSONAL TAX DO YOU HAVE TO FILE A RETURN? You must file a tax return for 2011 if any of the following situations apply: you have to pay tax for 2011; CRA sent a request to file a return; you and your spouse or common-law partner elect to split pension income; you received Working Income […]

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As we are now in early February, RRSP season is in full swing and tax season is right around the corner.  This 2012 Winter Edition of the Tap Tips & Traps includes details on: • The new Children’s Art Tax Credit for 2011 • A hiring credit for small business owners • Changes to the […]

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2011 Year-end tax planning tips and considerations, changes to CPP, a charity tax scheme and more. Download it here [pdf]

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The Q3 newsletter is now available.  Big news on the relationship front and common law issues, being an employee vs an independent contractor, the simplified auto log-book which will make things a LOT easier, and more… Download it here [pdf]

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2011 Q2 is tad bit late, but finally here.  Some interesting points on medical expenses, salary paid to your spouse, charitable donations schemes and how to protect yourself, notes on the 2012 CPP, TFSA points and other… enjoy. Download it here [pdf]

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My first newsletter of 2011, it contains some tax tips and traps for the upcoming personal tax season.  Thanks to Sally Bell of Whitespace Design for design and layout of the newsletter. Download it here [pdf]

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