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Eligible Educator School Supplies Tax Credit

March 30th, 2017

If you are a teacher or early childhood educator who spends your own money on equipping your classrooms with school supplies you should be aware of the Eligible Educator School Supplies Tax Credit. This is a…

Federal Budget Commentary 2017: Business and Individual Taxation

March 23rd, 2017

By Ron Walsh. Yesterday afternoon Bill Morneau, the Minister of Finance, presented the 2017-18 budget to the House of Commons.  Many policy experts suggested that the Canadian government should refrain from any significant changes to the…

Direct Deposit

March 23rd, 2017

The Government of Canada is increasing the use of direct deposit by phasing out federal government cheques. If you are currently receiving tax refunds or other credits by federal government cheque, you will be required to…

Principal Residence Exemption Changes

March 16th, 2017

There are changes to the principal residence exemption for the 2016 tax year. Prior to 2016, taxpayers disposing of a property qualifying as their principal residence did not have to report the sale on their income…

Tax time: beware telephone and email scams

March 14th, 2017

There has been a rise in fraudulent telephone calls, text messages and emails from individuals who claim to work for the Canada Revenue Agency.  These scams commonly either promise a “refund” if you enter in certain…