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Some government workers hit with higher taxes

A possible oversight of the 2012 budget has caused civil servants to pay higher taxes, reports CBC News. How? Group sickness or accident insurance plans are now treated as a taxable benefit. The result is that these government employees, who often travel to high-risk areas to do their jobs, are being forced to pay hundreds […]

March 31, 2015

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Tax News

4 problems with the family tax cut

The federal government’s spousal income-splitting plan has already come under criticism for disproportionately benefiting high-income families, but there are other problems with the tax break.

By Staff |March 18, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Raising TFSA limit not as good as it sounds

Like the federal government's pledge to introduce income-splitting for couples with children under 18, the Conservative's promise to double the contribution room for TFSAs is also coming under criticism for mainly benefiting the wealthy.

By Staff |February 25, 2015

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Economic Indicators

How much more are government workers paid?

Government workers in Ontario are paid an average of 11.5% more than their private-sector counterparts, shows a study by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |February 18, 2015

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