Tax consequences of holiday gifts and celebrations It seems incongruous, in the season of holiday gifts and celebrations, to consider the possible tax implications and consequences of those traditions. But, in some circumstances, the unwelcome spectre of an income tax bill arising from such activities does intrude. Fortunately, there are never any tax consequences to […]
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Tax planning steps to take before December 31 December 31 , 2024 marks not just the end of the calendar year, but the end of the 2024 tax year for every individual Canadian taxpayer. And while the thoughts of most Canadians during the holiday season are focused on anything but their 2024 income taxes, the
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New rules for reporting of income from online sales Canada’s income tax system is a self-assessing one, in which residents of Canada are expected (and in most cases, required) to file an annual tax return in which all sources of worldwide income are reported, and the amount of tax owed on that income calculated and
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Claiming home office expenses for 2024 It has been nearly five years since the start of the pandemic, and the work-from-home arrangements which became a necessity during that time have now become a choice for employers and employees. Relatively few employees still work from home on a full-time basis – many have returned to the
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Year-end planning for your RRSP, RRIF, and TFSA For most Canadians, the subject of making RRSP or TFSA contributions, or making RRIF withdrawals, isn’t usually top of mind at year-end. Most Canadians know that the deadline for making contributions to one’s registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) comes 60 days after the end of the calendar
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Looking ahead to 2025 – getting source deductions right from the start For most Canadians, tax planning for a year that hasn’t even started yet may seem premature or even unnecessary. However, most Canadians will start paying their taxes for 2025 in less than two months, starting with the first paycheque they receive in January.
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Claiming the Canada Carbon Rebate Residents of the eight Canadian provinces in which the federal fuel charge (more commonly known as the federal carbon tax) is levied are entitled to claim and receive the federal Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR). That rebate (formerly known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment) is a non-taxable payment made four
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Deciding when to begin receiving Old Age Security benefits The Old Age Security (OAS) program is one of the two major federal benefit programs available to older Canadians – the other being the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). While both programs provide taxable monthly payments to Canadians, there are significant differences between the two. The
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Tax planning for year-end charitable donations While the need for charitable donations for any number of causes is a year-round reality, appeals for such donations tend to increase as the holiday season and the end of the calendar year approach. And generally, those appeals are met, as Canadians have a well-deserved reputation for supporting charitable
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Finance Announces Additional Changes To Mortgage Lending Rules In the 2024-25 Federal Budget released earlier this year, the federal government announced changes to the rules which govern mortgage lending in Canada. Those changes had two goals: making it easier for first-time home buyers to qualify for a mortgage and providing an incentive to encourage the
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