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Federal budget: What’s in and what’s out Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Federal budget: What’s in and what’s out

Here are selected highlights of what’s in and what’s out now that the federal budget has been tabled. What’s in (Explanations of tax credits are courtesy of EY’s report on the budget.) What’s out Spending for families, students and workers Overall, the budget is light on spending and long on vision. Note that most of […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 22, 2017

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Study reveals hidden tax in B.C. Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Tax News

Study reveals hidden tax in B.C.

Clients in B.C. are paying higher taxes without knowing it. And soon, all Canadians could be.

By Staff |February 16, 2017

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Help your immigrant client face the taxman Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Help your immigrant client face the taxman

Taxes can be confusing for anyone in Canada, and more so if you’re new to the country. Read: This chart shows where your next clients will come from But if your client is a newcomer, don’t let him put off the taxman. Your client must file a return to receive a refund or to take […]

By Staff |January 23, 2017

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Top tax credits and benefits for seniors Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Planning and Advice

Top tax credits and benefits for seniors

Use this list to help your senior clients ensure they claim the most common tax credits, deductions and benefits for which they’re eligible. Read: Essential tax numbers Read: Navigate RRSP attribution rules Read: CRA tweaks process for accessing online tax info of businesses

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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