WHY CANADIANS SHOULD START PLANNING THEIR FINANCES As Canadians, many of us may know the importance of preparing our finances for the future. However, it is a topic that is most dreaded. The idea of financial planning may get pushed into the back of our minds and forgotten about, only appearing around tax season. When … Continue reading FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR CANADIANS: STARTING EARLY, STARTING SMART
Accounting is the broad term related to each and every monetary sector (public or private) which measures, processes as well as communicates the financial information about economic entities. It is generally known as “language of business” that measures result of an organization’s economic activities for conveying the information to various users like investors, managers, creditors, … Continue reading Accounting Services for Various Company Sectors
SR&ED Tax Credit Program Manufacturing and processing companies that have qualified expenditures related to research and development activities may be eligible for the very lucrative scientific research & experimental development tax credit. Incorporated Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC) can generally claim an investment tax credit (ITC) of 35%, a 100% refund on qualified SR&ED current expenditures … Continue reading Tax credits for Hamilton’s manufacturing & processing firms.
Tip 1 – Always file a tax return even if you have no income Many retired individuals that have low or zero income assume they do not have to file a return. This is a big mistake and can lead to a loss of hundreds of dollars in benefits and credits. These include GST/HST Credit, … Continue reading Tax Tips for Seniors
Employers need to include room and board somewhere in the calculation of their nanny’s payroll. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) states that free housing and meals provided to an employee is a taxable benefit and must be reported. However, most employers charge up to the maximum amounts allowed by Employment Standards. Each province’s maximums are … Continue reading Tax Implications for Room and Board
Nathan Parkhouse is an experienced financial advisor. After working with several financial firms, he opened his own private practice ‘Parkhouse Financial’ in 2006. He is devoted to tax efficient wealth creation and preservation and focuses on retirement income planning. Nathan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), and … Continue reading Financial Advice and Retirement Income Planning Mississauga
On February, 2014, the government of Canada and the U.S. has finalized the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) which will come into effect on July 1, 2014. This agreement will provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with better access to information about US residents’ foreign bank activities and means trouble for US residents who … Continue reading Overview of FATCA and its impact on U.S. residents in Canada
Eric Skicki grew up in Mississauga and has been passionate about the real estate industry since he was a child. He furthered his passion and consolidated his love for this city by practicing real estate investment in Mississauga. His Degree from York University and his management experience from running successful businesses, has helped him become … Continue reading Real Estate Investments Mississauga
This article will discuss the top 3 strategies used by Canadian investors when purchasing a U.S. property. The goals of these 3 methods are to: Minimize risk Minimize tax burden Maximize returns
So you’re a Canadian investor buying real estate in the US, and are confused about whether to buy with a partnership, US C-corporation, or limited liability corporation. While there are many ways that a US property can be purchased by a Canadian investor, the best legal & tax structure is the “US Partnership”. A diagram … Continue reading Canadians buying U.S. real estate through partnerships
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