Whether we like it or not technology is here to stay and almost everyone when it comes to their taxes is now going to have to develop some skills when it comes to automation and the government. The CRA is aggressively promoting their automation tactics that they are now using. The automation comes…
Each year individuals that are doing their own tax filing desperately hope that the process will get easier. Yet each year it seems to get more difficult. This year when individuals were looking for their notice of assessments some may have not got it and when requiring this from the CRA they ended up…
While we have just passed another deadline to contribute to your RRSP’s there are many that have this form of savings but have found that they are ending up having to dip into it because their financial situation is so tight. A recent survey has shown one that one in five people have had to…
Many individuals have a desire to start a business but at the same time don’t want to give up the security of their present employment. It may be that they are looking at a second business to generate more income. Then again it may be an individual that is getting close to retirement and…
Most of us are aware that there’s a lot of controversy right now between the taxicab drivers and the Uber drivers. Normally most people don’t want to get involved when there is a feud between two businesses going on such as this. However, by the same token there are a lot of people that are…
One of the most important campaign promises that our new Liberal government made during the election campaign was to have an equal tax system for all. With the latest news being made to the public about the amnesty that was being given to the KPMG clients this is really going to create an accountability for…
As average taxpayers we often gripe about how some of us have to pay substantial tax yet those that really can afford it seem to be paying very little. We all know that this comes down to what is commonly known as tax loopholes. While there hasn’t been as much talk about this lately as…
Just when we were about to settle in and enjoy the low gas prices we got hit with a move by the Ontario government with its Cap and Trade plan. As a result of this plan you can expect to pay 4.3 cents per liter more for your gas. When it comes to your natural…
There are some famous household names at that we take for granted by the name recognition but don’t know much more about them here are a few that have really left their mark in Canada. Anna Sutherland Bissell Most of us are familiar with the very well known vacuum cleaner Bissell. What many of…
You’re just beginning to enter into the investment world and it is an exciting experience for you but also one that can be quite daunting and a little overwhelming. As you start this new endeavor all you are going to care about is how much money you have to put into your investment and…
