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Only 4 Months Left to Plan

 

We hope you had a safe and enjoyable summer.  There are only 4 months left to plan! The 2017 calendar year is quickly coming to a close.  September is here, the summer has come to an end and the leaves are beginning to change colour.  Change is inevitable, just like […]

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When is a Business Expense Deductible?

 

There are generally two main tests that all expenditures must meet in order for you to be able to deduct them for business purposes:

Was the expenditure made for the purpose of earning taxable income?
Was the expenditure reasonable in the circumstances?

If the expenditure was not made to earn taxable income, you […]

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When You Transfer Title in Property

 

If you are the sole owner of a property, and you transfer title of the property into joint ownership with another person, you may be deemed to have disposed of your share at fair market value (unless the joint owner is your spouse).   You would have to report this “sale” […]

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Your Compensation

 

If you are an employee, you can receive an employment benefit or allowance in cash (such as a meal allowance) or in a manner other than cash (such as a parking space or a gift).

Depending on the type of benefit or allowance and the reason it is given, you may, […]

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Federal Budget 2017

 

On March 22, 2017 Finance Minister Bill Morneau presented his second Budget. The Budget focused on closing tax loopholes and cracking down on tax evasion.  Briefly, here are some of the proposed new Personal Tax and Business Tax measures:

Personal Tax Measures

New Canada Caregiver Credit will replace the Infirm Dependent Credit, […]

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Top 6 Tax Tips

 

There are only 34 days left for you to pay your 2016 personal tax.  May 1st is your tax payment deadline.  The time to reduce your tax bill is now! Be sure to file your 2016 Personal Tax Return now to avoid costly penalties.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled many tax […]

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Only 61 Days Left

 

You still have 61 days to save on your 2016 personal income tax by contacting us now to arrange your free, no-obligation, strictly confidential FinancialCHECKUP™.

To get your free 2016 TAX RETURN ORGANIZER™ please contact us. Now more than ever you need to know that you are paying the least amount of tax.

TAX TIP     […]

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How to Save 2016 Income Tax

 

We are proud to present our updated annual 2016 TAX RETURN ORGANIZER™, your indispensable reference guide to help you save money by reducing the amount you pay in income taxes. Click here to read and print it.

TAX TIP       Remember that, when you pay CPP and EI premiums on the salary of your child’s […]

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Cash Savings Strategies

 

The route to a secure financial future can be difficult to navigate. At HALPERN Chartered Professional Accounting Firm we understand this. 

We work with clients on an individual basis, taking the time to identify the best solutions for a profitable financial outcome. For over 30 years we’ve been helping businesses and […]

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Year-End Tax Planning Tips

 

Take advantage of 2016 year-end tax saving opportunities, some which are only available for the last time before December 31. Ideally, tax planning should be a year-round affair since many tax strategies require foresight to be effective. The good news: there are still opportunities to reduce your 2016 tax liability, […]

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