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Nov 3, 2022
7 min

Highlights of the Federal Economic Statement on November 3, 2022 (Canada)

Chrystia Freeland the Minister of Finance for Canada today released the economic statement at 4pm. The highlights are as follows; Deficit...

Oct 31, 2022
1 min

Federal Fall Economic Statement is Thursday November 3rd at 4pm

Federal Fall Economic Statement The 2022 Federal Fall Economic Statement will be presented on November 3rd at 4 pm E.T. The Federal...

Oct 5, 2022
3 min

Ontario and Surcharges for Credit Card Use - Allowed As of October 6th, 2022

credit card surcharges, telus surcharge, watch your statements, 2.4% maximum charge.

Sep 22, 2022
3 min

Working from Home versus at the Office. Pro's and Con's.

1993 to 2022 I have been a home office since 1993 when it was not the trend and I still am a home office in 2022. The perception used to...

Sep 14, 2022
5 min

2 of 3 New Federal Government programs need Applications in 2022 and Beyond. Paperwork, paperwork!

The New "Canada Dental Benefit" for Those Children 12 and Under Kids under the age of 12 with a family income of less than $90,000 will...

Sep 1, 2022
3 min

Minimum Wage Ontario - Increasing October 1, 2022

Today is the start of September, 2022 and a bit of planning needs to happen as minimum wage is increasing on one month in Ontario....

Aug 27, 2022
5 min

September 1, 2022 New Luxury Tax Starts!

Starting September 1, 2022, vendors and importers will need to either charge or pay the tax on any vehicles, vessels, and aircraft...

Jun 29, 2022
6 min

Interesting Times and it's almost Canada Day -July 1st, 2022

Staycation, UHT Underused Housing Tax, Teacher Supplies Tax Credit, Farmer Fuel Tax Rebate, CERB $2,000, City of Toronto Vacancy Tax,

Apr 7, 2022
6 min

Canadian Federal Budget April 7th, 2022 - Quick Highlights

April 7th, 2022 The Minister of Finance issued her budget today at 4pm in Ottawa, Ontario and the highlights are as follows; Lots of...

Apr 1, 2022
2 min

April 2022, What is New with Canadian Taxes this month and last!

Taxes changes Canada, Ontario, Carbon Tax Increase April 1, Personal Tax Filing Deaadlines

Mar 4, 2022
1 min

Business Grant for Web Site and Other Web Costs

canada digital adoption program, $2,400 grant, small business, $15,000, $15,000 grant.

Jan 21, 2022
5 min

2022 Changes - Auto Costs, CEBA Loan and Ontario 2 New Programs!

Welcome to 2022 and hope you had a Happy New Year! Auto Cost Rule Changes January 1, 2022 The Department of Finance Canada announced the...

Dec 14, 2021
6 min

December 14th Canada Economic Update -Federal Highlights

Today (December 14th, 2021) the Federal Minister of Finance has issued her economic statement /update with the following highlights;...

Dec 10, 2021
2 min

Ontario Seniors' Home Safety Tax Credit Extended 1 More Year!

The Ontario government provided an update on this program that it has been extended one more year. The Ontario government is helping...

Dec 4, 2021
15 min

2021 Tax Planning Ideas and Things to do! The Time is Now!

It's early December and tax planning time has come for calendar 2021. You may ask why now? The simple answer is most items in the Income...

Nov 17, 2021
4 min

2022 CPP/EI and RRSP, TFSA and Ontario Minimum Wage Changes

As we approach the end of the year, 2022 changes need to be planned for. Here are some of the important changes that happen at year end...

Nov 4, 2021
7 min

Ontario Economic Statement Nov 4th, 2021 - Highlights!

Issued November 4th, 2021 Ontario Staycation Tax Credit Introducing the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit The government is proposing a new,...

Oct 7, 2021
3 min

CRA and New Disability Tax Credit Application Process and Form! More Work! Rate Regulated Nov 15/21!

Please note that these Regulations that were to come into force November 15 to cap the fees that disability tax credit (DTC) promoters...

Medical Costs Allowed by CRA -Cosmetic versus Non Cosmetic

Peter Wiesner

Sep 6, 2021
2 min

Medical Costs Allowed by CRA -Cosmetic versus Non Cosmetic

Medical costs deduction in Canada since 2010 have not allowed for cosmetic procedures. The CRA had provided examples of expenses incurred...

OAS Seniors Getting a $500.00 One Time Payment Week of August 16, 2021!

Peter Wiesner

Aug 15, 2021
1 min

OAS Seniors Getting a $500.00 One Time Payment Week of August 16, 2021!

$500 OAS Payment August 16, 2021 Canada