An RRSP or a TFSA? Where should you contribute your money? With the RRSP contribution deadline imminent, do you know where to contribute your money? Whether to contribute to an RRSP or TFSA is a decision that many taxpayers are not sure how to resolve. We explain to our clients that an RRSP is […]
In these challenging economic times and with volatile markets everywhere it can be hard to know where to turn for sound financial advice. At Simple Ways To Reduce Your Taxes And Grow Your Investments, Sharon Numerow and Fasial Karmali will break down how easy it can be for anyone to take control of their […]
The Mysticism of Income Tax Refunds Every taxpayer hopes for a tax refund. We explain to our clients that an income tax refund most often, is simply a return of your own money. For employees, your employer is obligated to remit income tax to CRA from each and every paycheque. Employers must follow payroll tables […]
Overcontributing To Your RRSP Can Be An Expensive Mistake An RRSP is one of the best investment tools that many Canadians use to save for their retirement. Saving for your retirement also allows for a deduction on your tax return that provides you with tax savings. There are strict rules surrounding the RRSP contribution […]
WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO GET MY REFUND? Many taxpayers make plans for their tax refunds long before the money is received. Most of us anticipate that our refunds will typically be deposited into our bank accounts 2-3 weeks after our return is efiled. For some taxpayers filing initiates a nasty […]
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is Reviewing Your Tax Return, Now What? You filed your tax return and are relieved that the initial pain is over. Now, months later you have received a letter, that you can barely decipher, asking for supporting documentation. Now what? Firstly, keep calm. CRA inquires about the returns of over […]
Did Your B.C. Property Just Get a Whole Lot More Expensive? Many Alberta residents own B.C. property, dreaming of the day when they can retire to nicer weather and a more relaxed environment. Some spend summers in B.C. with friends and family. Well the cost to do so may become much more expensive. […]
CRA Services You Might Not Know About File My Return Telephone Service Effective February 2018 Canada Revenue Agency is introducing the new ‘File My Return Telephone Service’. Eligible individuals with low income or a fixed income that is unchanged year-to-year can file their tax returns by answering a series of short questions and […]
Do You Understand the Benefit of a TFSA? Many Canadians still don’t understand the benefits of a TFSA. MoneySense Magazine reported that only 1 in 5 Canadians can truly explain a TFSA. This acronym stands for Tax Free Savings Account; many of us believe that the government should have more appropriately named it the Tax […]
Don’t Leave Thousands of TAX Dollars on the Table in Your Divorce It’s critical to negotiate tax return issues in your agreement! At such an overwhelming time in our life, we could certainly use compassion and sensitivity but Canada Revenue Agency has become hyper focused on ensuring divorcing taxpayers are following the rules […]
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