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2012
11 May 2012	Tax Consequences for Canadians Doing Business in the U.S.
4 May 2012	Making an adjustment to your personal income tax return
27 Apr 2012	Check on the status of your tax return
20 Apr 2012	File your personal return on time
13 Apr 2012	More examination fees now qualify for the Tuition Tax Credit
5 Apr 2012	U.S. citizens and green card holders in Canada – tax return filing deadline
30 Mar 2012	Volunteer firefighters – remember to claim the new federal tax credit if applicable
23 Mar 2012	Remember to claim the new federal Children’s Arts Tax Credit if applicable
16 Mar 2012	Child Care Expenses
9 Mar 2012	Changes to reporting joint venture income
2 Mar 2012	File your trust tax return on time
24 Feb 2012	RRSP prohibited investment and advantage rules now law: Action may be needed before March 30, 2012
17 Feb 2012	Determine whether you should be keeping records of automobile expenses
10 Feb 2012	Review your personal tax instalment obligations
3 Feb 2012	Review pension income splitting with spouse
27 Jan 2012	Contribute to your RESP
20 Jan 2012	Can I make an RRSP contribution now and deduct it in a future year?
13 Jan 2012	Remember to make your required Home Buyers’ Plan repayment by February 29, 2012
6 Jan 2012	Reimburse personal operating costs on employer-provided automobiles before February 14
2011
23 Dec 2011	Pay interest on employee loans before January 30
16 Dec 2011	Consider planning to reduce your corporation’s taxable capital before year-end
9 Dec 2011	Sell non-qualified assets in your RRSP before December 31
2 Dec 2011	Consider selling investments with accrued losses before the end of the year
25 Nov 2011	Pay for medical expenses and charitable donations in one year
18 Nov 2011	Remember to collapse your RRSP if you will turn 71 this year
11 Nov 2011	Ensure that the new filing requirements for Partnership Information Returns are met
4 Nov 2011	Delay RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) withdrawals until after year-end
28 Oct 2011	Purchase assets eligible for CCA before year-end
21 Oct 2011	Corporate tax returns and refunds - remember to file your corporation’s tax return no later than three years after the end of the tax year
14 Oct 2011	Pay reasonable salaries to family members before year-end
7 Oct 2011	Remember the 21 year deemed disposition rule for trusts
30 Sep 2011	Purchase an annuity or RRIF to claim the pension income credit
23 Sep 2011	U.S. Estate Tax Issues for Canadians
16 Sep 2011	Carefully consider RRSP contributions
9 Sep 2011	Review your personal use of employer-provided automobiles
2 Sep 2011	Consider the timing of the taxation of interest earning investments
26 Aug 2011	The Tax Benefits of Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
19 Aug 2011	Review your outstanding debt to ensure that you make your interest expense deductible to the maximum extent possible
12 Aug 2011	When should you start to withdraw money from your RRSP?
5 Aug 2011	If you haven’t reviewed your remuneration plan recently, some changes may produce significant savings
29 Jul 2011	Is it better to contribute to my spouse's RRSP?
22 Jul 2011	How much can I contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for my child?
15 Jul 2011	Ensure that your 2011 earned income allows the maximum 2012 RRSP contribution
8 Jul 2011	Tax Facts 2011
30 Jun 2011	Consider the Lifelong Learning Plan
17 Jun 2011	Tax-Free Car Allowance
10 Jun 2011	Defer Tax on Accrued Corporate Bonuses
3 Jun 2011	How many RRSPs can I have?
27 May 2011	Filing Reminder for Self-Employed Individual and Spouse
20 May 2011	When can I withdraw money from my RRSP?
13 May 2011	Filing an objection to your Notice of Assessment for your personal income tax return
6 May 2011	Continue to deduct interest on your investment loan
29 Apr 2011	Making an adjustment to your personal income tax return
21 Apr 2011	Check on the status of your tax return
15 Apr 2011	Employed tradespersons can deduct part of the cost of eligible tools purchased throughout the year
8 Apr 2011	File Your Return on Time
1 Apr 2011	Deducting expenses as an employee
25 Mar 2011	U.S. citizens and green card holders in Canada – tax return filing deadline
18 Mar 2011	Review pension income splitting with spouse
11 Mar 2011	Special Canadian election due April 30 if you have a ROTH IRA
4 Mar 2011	File your trust tax return on time
25 Feb 2011	Automobile Expenses & Recordkeeping
18 Feb 2011	Travelling for Medical Treatments
11 Feb 2011	Review Your Personal Tax Instalment Obligations
4 Feb 2011	Avoid RRSP Overcontributions
28 Jan 2011	Claim Your Medical Expenses
21 Jan 2011	Can I Carry Forward My Unused RRSP Contribution Room to a Future Year?
14 Jan 2011	Remember to Make Your Required Home Buyers’ Plan Repayment by March 1, 2011
7 Jan 2011	Consider Using Your Tax-Free Savings Account
2010
31 Dec 2010	Reimburse Personal Operating Costs on Employer-Provided Automobiles before February 14th
24 Dec 2010	Pay Interest on Employee Loans Before January 30th
17 Dec 2010	Make a Contribution to Your RRSP for 2010
10 Dec 2010	Purchase an Annuity or RRIF to Claim the Pension Income Credit
3 Dec 2010	Consider Selling Investments with Accrued Losses Before the End of the Year
26 Nov 2010	Sell Non-Qualified Assets in Your RRSP before December 31st
19 Nov 2010	Can I make an RRSP contribution now and deduct it in a future year?
12 Nov 2010	Pay Amounts Eligible for Deduction or Credit Prior to December 31st
5 Nov 2010	Purchase Assets Eligible for CCA before Year-End
29 Oct 2010	Split Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Benefits with Your Spouse
22 Oct 2010	Should I borrow to make my RRSP contribution?
15 Oct 2010	Pay for medical expenses and charitable donations in one year
8 Oct 2010	Pay Reasonable Salaries to Family Members before Year-End
1 Oct 2010	Family Trust Audits Highlight Need for Proper Trust Records
24 Sep 2010	Defer Capital Gains Where Proceeds Reinvested in a Small Business Corporation
17 Sep 2010	Review the Mix of Investments in Your Portfolio
10 Sep 2010	Remember to Collapse Your RRSP if You Turn 71 This Year
3 Sep 2010	Utilize your capital gains exemption for qualified small business corporation shares and qualified farm/fishing property
27 Aug 2010	Pay Dividends from Your Corporation
20 Aug 2010	Loan Funds to Your Spouse to Start-Up a Business
13 Aug 2010	Vacation Properties and Capital Gains - Remember to Track Your Costs
6 Aug 2010	Tax Facts 2010
30 Jul 2010	Ensure that your 2010 earned income allows the maximum 2011 RRSP contribution
23 Jul 2010	More Family Income Splitting Opportunities
16 Jul 2010	Watch Your Timing When Replacing Funds Withdrawn from Your Tax-Free Savings Account
9 Jul 2010	Should tax considerations affect my RRSP investment strategy?
2 Jul 2010	Family Income Splitting Opportunities
25 Jun 2010	Defer Tax on Accrued Corporate Bonuses
18 Jun 2010	Do You Have Documentation for Your Management Fees?
11 Jun 2010	Pay Your Spouse a Director’s Fee
4 Jun 2010	Protect Yourself Against Fraud and Identity Theft
28 May 2010	Filing Reminder for Self-Employed Individual and Spouse
21 May 2010	Can my RRSP invest in my own business?
14 May 2010	U.S. Tax Issues for Canadians
7 May 2010	Can my RRSP hold a mortgage on my home?
30 Apr 2010	Filing an Objection to Your Notice of Assessment for Your Personal Income Tax Return
23 Apr 2010	What investments can I hold in my RRSP?
16 Apr 2010	Making an Adjustment to Your Personal Income Tax Return
9 Apr 2010	Check on the Status of Your Tax Return
1 Apr 2010	File Your Return on Time
26 Mar 2010	Child Care Expenses
19 Mar 2010	U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders in Canada – Tax Return Filing Deadline
12 Mar 2010	Employment Insurance Benefits for Self-Employed People
5 Mar 2010	File Your Trust Tax Return on Time
26 Feb 2010	Contribute to Your RESP
19 Feb 2010	Mandatory Electronic Filing
12 Feb 2010	Automobile Expenses & Recordkeeping
5 Feb 2010	Avoid RRSP Overcontributions
29 Jan 2010	Consider Contributing to an Individual Pension Plan
22 Jan 2010	Review Your Personal Tax Instalment Obligations
15 Jan 2010	Remember to Make Your Required Home Buyers’ Plan Repayment by March 1, 2010
08 Jan 2010	Make a Contribution to Your RRSP for 2009
2009
31 Dec 2009	Reimburse personal operating costs on employer provided automobiles before February 14th
24 Dec 2009	Pay Interest on Employee Loans before January 30th
18 Dec 2009	Can I Carry Forward My Unused RRSP Contribution Room to a Future Year?
11 Dec 2009	Pay Amounts Eligible for Deduction or Credit Prior to December 31st
4 Dec 2009	Pay Reasonable Salaries to Family Members Before Year-End
27 Nov 2009	Consider Selling Investments with Accrued Losses Before the End of the Year
20 Nov 2009	Purchase an annuity or RRIF to claim the pension income credit
13 Nov 2009	Sell non-qualified assets in your RRSP before December 31st
06 Nov 2009	Understanding Trusts
30 Oct 2009	Remember to Collapse Your RRSP if You Will Turn 71 This Year
23 Oct 2009	Consider planning to reduce your corporation’s taxable capital before year-end
16 Oct 2009	Delay RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) withdrawals until after year-end
09 Oct 2009	Avoid RRSP Overcontributions
02 Oct 2009	Purchase Assets Eligible for CCA Before Year-End
24 Sep 2009	Consider the Lifelong Learning Plan
17 Sep 2009	Consider contributing to an Individual Pension Plan
10 Sep 2009	Review Your Personal Use of Employer-Provided Automobiles
03 Sep 2009	Consider the timing of the taxation of interest-earning investments
27 Aug 2009	Review Your Outstanding Debt to Ensure that You Make Your Interest Expense Deductible to the Maximum Extent Possible
20 Aug 2009	When should I start to withdraw money from my RRSP?
13 Aug 2009	Carefully Consider RRSP Contributions
07 Aug 2009	Corporate Group Loss Utilization
30 July 2009	Ensure that your 2009 earned income allows the maximum 2010 RRSP contribution
23 July 2009	Tax-Free Car Allowance
16 July 2009	Seek Tax Advice Before Settling Debts
8 July 2009	Tax Facts 2009
2 July 2009	How many RRSPs can I have?
18 Jun 2009	Defer Tax on Accrued Corporate Bonuses
11 Jun 2009	IRS Temporarily Suspends Foreign Bank Account Reporting for Non-US Persons
28 May 2009	Renovate Your Home
21 May 2009	Filing Reminder for Self-Employed Individual and Spouse
14 May 2009	When can I withdraw money from my RRSP?
7 May 2009	Filing an Objection to Your Notice of Assessment for Your Personal Income Tax Return
30 Apr 2009	Income Split by Taking Advantage of Low Interest Rates
24 Apr 2009	Making an Adjustment to Your Personal Income Tax Return
16 Apr 2009	Check on the Status of Your Tax Return
10 Apr 2009	File Your Return on Time
2 Apr 2009	Claim Your Medical Expenses
25 Mar 2009	U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders in Canada – Tax Return Filing Deadline
18 Mar 2009	File Your Trust Tax Return on Time
4 Mar 2009	Automobile Expenses & Recordkeeping
25 Feb 2009	Continue to Deduct Interest on Your Investment Loan
18 Feb 2009	File Your Return Electronically if You Expect a Refund
11 Feb 2009	Review Your Personal Tax Instalment Obligations
04 Feb 2009	Avoid RRSP Overcontributions
28 Jan 2009	Make a contribution to your RRSP for 2008
21 Jan 2009	Remember to make your required Home Buyers’ Plan repayment by March 2, 2009
14 Jan 2009	Reimburse personal operating costs on employer provided automobiles before February 14th
07 Jan 2009	Pay interest on employee loans before January 30th

 

 

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