by James Dietrich | Jan 4, 2021 | 2021, Blog, personal finances, RDSP, Registered Education Savings Plan, Retirement, RRSP, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
We’ve put together a financial calendar for 2021. It contains all the dates you need to know to make the most of your government benefits and investment options. Whether you want to bookmark this or print it out and post it somewhere prominent, you’ll have everything...
by James Dietrich | Dec 29, 2020 | 2020, Accountants, Blog, Business Owners, tax
For the 2020 tax year, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary flat rate method to allow Canadians working from home this year due to Covid-19 to claim expenses of up to $400. Taxpayers will still be able to claim under the existing rules if they choose using...
by James Dietrich | Dec 11, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, estate planning, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, investment, Professional Corporations
It’s a great time to review your business finances now that we are nearing year-end. Your business may be affected by recent tax changes or new measures to help with financial losses due to COVID-19. Figuring out the tax ramifications of these new measures can...
by James Dietrich | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, disability, Financial Planning, RDSP, tax
On November 30, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland provided the government’s fall economic update. The fall economic update provided information on the government’s strategy both for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its plan to help shape the recovery. We’ve...
by James Dietrich | Dec 2, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Charitable Gifting, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students, disability, disability insurance, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, health benefits, pension plan, RDSP, Registered Education Savings Plan, RRSP, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
Now that we are reaching the end of the tax year, it’s an excellent time to review your finances. We’ve listed below some of the critical areas to consider and provide you with useful guidelines. We have divided our tax planning tips into five sections:...
by James Dietrich | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners
For businesses, non-profits and charities facing uncertainty and economic challenges due to COVID-19, the Government of Canada is now taking applications for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS). The CERS delivers direct and targeted rent support without the...