Money Sense published an article on self-employed maternity leave, taking advantage of the new legislation allowing self-employed people to register for EI. As this article points out, it would be
The best place to find information regarding EI (employment insurance benefits) is on the Service Canada website. Some key points from their website include the following: Am I eligible for
On April 1, 2013, the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) will be returning to BC. A great deal of information is provided on a special website (provided by the Province of
Medical expenses in respect to your personal tax return is a huge topic, but there is one basic question that arises during tax time. What can I claim? For the
The remuneration and benefits that you provide to your employees normally is required to reported as a taxable benefit on their annual T4 slip. However there are some benefits that
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Yes, we do get asked this question from time to time. Depending on your and your families personal tax situation, some of the following points may apply: 1. To claim
Another common issue that arises with our clients is the question of “Employee of Self-Employed?”. This can have far-reaching effects including severe financial implications if you do not adhere to
We are often asked about marital status as it pertains to filing personal tax returns. The main topic of confusion relates to common-law status. The definitions for marital status are
On July 30, 2012, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, officially announced that the Mint will stop circulating pennies as of February 4, 2013. This transition date will not