CPP: When to apply?

A very common question that we receive is, “When should I apply for CPP?” Of course, the answer is, “That depends!” While the normal age to begin receiving regular CPP is 65, individuals can apply to start receiving their CPP earlier at a cost,...

Deducting personal expenses in a business

Beware of deducting personal expenses in a business, the cost could be very high. In July a 23, 2020 Tax Court of Canada case, at issue were a number of expenses claimed by the taxpayers (a corporation and its sole individual shareholder) in respect of the business of...

2020 CRA Vehicle Allowance Rates

2020 CRA Vehicle Allowance Rates! 2020 has been a very challenging year and as we get close to the end of 2020 you may be preparing to file your corporate tax returns.  If you reimburse yourself or your employees for business use of a personal vehicle personal vehicle...
New Federal COVID Support Programs

New Federal COVID Support Programs

Hello everyone, in this article learn more about the New Federal COVID Support Programs. The Department of Finance has recently released the introduction of a new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) and extensions to the existing Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)...
2019 3rd Quarter Tax Tips and Traps

2019 3rd Quarter Tax Tips and Traps

2019 3rd Quarter Tax Tips and Traps 2019 3rd Quarter Tax Tips and Traps, this edition of Tax Tips and Traps includes information special work site allowances, reimbursement for work clothing, tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, the disability tax credit,...