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For low-income individuals in Canada, claiming the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can provide additional financial benefits through refundable tax credits and other programs. Here are some key points to consider:

If you believe that you were eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in previous years but did not claim it, you may be able to make a retroactive claim. Retroactive claims allow you to request adjustments to previous tax returns and potentially receive refunds for the missed credits.

When considering a fuel-efficient vehicle such as a hybrid, or an alternative fuel model you should know that the Canadian Government, as well as some provinces, provide rebates. 

Below is the updated overall information on Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan from CRA's official portal.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Having survived tax season, CPAs flock to beach resorts for 9 months of relaxation, cocktails and resting on their laurels... Well, OK, not really. So what does a CPA do after April 30th? Read on to find out.

First Home Savings Accounts, or FHSAs combine the concept of Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Registered Retirement Savings Plans. For people aged 18 and older, like an RRSP, contributors receive a tax deduction on contributions and TFSA-like tax-free withdrawals when using the savings to buy a home. Further, any investment gains earned in the account are tax-sheltered.

As the 2022 tax year is behind us, it is a good idea to start early and plan for 2023. Here are some suggestions on how you can save money on your Canadian income tax for this year:

Even though the CRA is dealing with a strike by public sector workers, you must still file your Canadian income tax on time to avoid penalties and interest charges. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of filing your Canadian income tax on time and the penalties you may be subject to if you are late.

The CRA will not send text messages, or instant messages (Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp) to start a conversation with you under any circumstances.  

If you receive a text or instant message purporting to be from the CRA, prompting you to click on a link or requesting information, you can safely delete it.  

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) might email you:

• to let you know that a new message is available on your CRA website account.
• to send you a link for a webpage, form, or publication that you requested during a call or meeting with a CRA representative.  
• to let you know about tax credits and benefits for individuals or online services such as My account.

Numbers from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre show that direct calls remain the number one means of solicitation for fraudsters.

Although the CRA may contact you via phone to review your income tax and benefit return, it's important to note that legitimate government employees will always identify themselves with their name, employee number, and phone number.

It’s tax time again. If you are like others, you may feel overwhelmed by the process. Sadly, scammers are aware of this and take advantage of people's fears by trying to steal money and gain unauthorized access to personal data and financial details. The Canada Revenue Agency has seen a dramatic increase in the sophistication of scam attempts, so it is essential that you learn the difference between legitimate communication and a scam from the CRA. The best way to protect yourself from potential fraud is by learning the signs.  

When preparing your taxes, a deduction that is often overlooked is carrying charges and interest expenses. These charges are costs you incur to earn income from an investment, but only expenses for non-registered accounts will qualify.

Shareholder loans refer to loans made by shareholders of a corporation to the corporation. The tax implications of such loans will vary depending on the jurisdiction, but usually, they are not considered taxable income to the shareholder.

If you want to reduce the expense of accounting fees in your business, the great news is that saving money in this area is often quite easy for many owners. The most important point is that you must ensure your records are complete and organized.

Determining how you pay yourself as a small business owner is a very important decision as it concerns finances and taxes.

With the end of the year fast approaching, we thought it would be timely to discuss the medical expense deduction on your tax return.

As the holiday season approaches, and with all of the news of late about the FLU season and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we thought it would be good to pass along some ideas on how to stay safe while supporting small businesses.

New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) – chương trình hỗ trợ tiền rent cho business tiếp theo chương trình cũ CERCA (hỗ trợ 75% tiền rent)

CRB là chương trình hỗ trợ $1,000 cho mỗi 2 tuần bắt đầu từ Sep 27, 2020 đếnSep 25, 2021 (tổng cộng 26 kỳ) và bắt đầu apply từ Oct 12.  Để tiện cho khách hàng và website vistor theo dõi và download, chúng tôi chuẩn bị check list dưới đây dựa trên thông tin cập nhật của cơ quan thuế Canada (CRA).  Nếu có câu hỏi gì, vui lòng email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tham khảo

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-benefit/crb-who-apply.html#h-1

Contributions to an RRSP from January 1, 2017, to the first 60 days of 2017 can be deducted from your 2016 income. You must declare your total contributions. The maximum that is tax deductible is your contribution limit per your notice of assessment. Any unused RRSP contribution in excess of $2,000 is subject to penalties by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) of 1% per month. 

October 31, 2022

Update on electronic notices of assessment

Finance Canada recently proposed legislation that would allow the Minister of National Revenue to provide a notice of assessment (NOA) electronically to an individual who filed their personal income tax return electronically and has authorized that notices or other communications may be made available in this manner. 

With all of the recent press about Ransomeware attacks on various companies and publicity about people being targeted during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is timely to remind you that the fight against fraud starts with you. Learn to recognize, reject and report it.