Q2 2014 Tax Tips & Traps Newsletter

The 2014 2nd quarter edition of tax Tips and Traps is out! In this edition: Internet business activities Simplified HST reporting for small business Salary for owners and family members CRA audits of charities Tax costs of crowd funding Scholarship and training benefits Separation and the dependant tax credit Web tips for business Download your copy of Tax Tips &…

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Q1 2014 Tax Tips & Traps Newsletter

Our Q1 2014 Tax Tips and Traps newsletter is out! In this Edition Medical expenses and related travel costs Medical expenses and home renovations What is your marital status? Splitting up (Divorce) and transfers of property Fitness club dues as tax-free benefits? Insurance policy transfers Charitable donations of free rent Web tips for living in retirement Download your copy of Tax Tips & Traps.

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Medical Professional Corporations & Tax Benefits

Ontario allows regulated health practitioners to incorporate and reap the benefits of operating through a corporation. This means that Physicians, Dentists, Surgeons, Audiologists, Dental Technicians, Psychologists, Nurses, Midwives, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists to incorporate their practices. In addition, other professionals such as veterinarians, social workers, and lawyers are also permitted to incorporate and take advantage of the same tax benefits explained…

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Tax Tip: Disability Tax Credit – Do You Qualify?

You may be surprised to know that the federal and provincial governments offer generous personal tax credits for: Persons with disabilities, or The person who supports another person (family member) with a disability. If you or the person you support qualifies, you may be entitled to claim these credits retroactive to the start of the disability (or 10 years back,…

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Due Dates for Corporate Returns & Taxes

A corporation that is resident in Canada, carried on a business in Canada, has a taxable capital gain, or sold taxable Canadian property is required to file a T2 income tax return even if no tax is payable. Knowing when the return is due, and more importantly when the tax is payable is important to avoid costly interest and penalties. Be aware that…

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Selling Your Business & Saving Taxes

You started your business from scratch and built it into a successful enterprise. Perhaps you want to retire and spend time with your family or maybe you want to move on to something different. Either way the value built up in your business will result in a tax a tax bill. Luckily the Income Tax Act provides you the opportunity…

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