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Tax scams and fraud can cost you!

Tax scams and fraud can cost you!

Articles, Personal Tax, Small Business, Taxes

Protect yourself— tax scams and fraud can cost you! Taxpayers should be vigilant when they are contacted by an organization, either by telephone,...

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Differences Between Nonprofit and Not For Profit

Differences Between Nonprofit and Not For Profit

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The term “nonprofit” is usually associated with large, legal entities which can either be socially or politically inclined. A nonprofit is more...

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Are You Thinking About Starting a Business?

Are You Thinking About Starting a Business?

Articles, Personal Tax, Small Business

What is a business? A business is an activity that you intend to carry on for profit and there is evidence to support that intention. A business...

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Residential Property GST/HST Rebates

Articles, Personal Tax, Taxes

Are you a landlord or planning to be a landlord? You may be eligible for a GST/HST Rebate if you qualify. To qualify for this rebate you must have:...

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What’s Taxable under the PST and What’s Not?

What’s Taxable under the PST and What’s Not?

Articles, Corporate, Small Business, Taxes

During the summer of 2011, British Columbians had the opportunity to participate in a province-wide referendum on the harmonized sales tax (HST). On...

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Tax Planning May Minimize Your Payable Tax Amount

Tax Planning May Minimize Your Payable Tax Amount

Articles, Personal Tax

Tax planning can be used to minimize your tax payable. Here is a couple of ways that you can achieve this: Invest in Registered retirement savings...

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Protect Yourself From Tax Protester Schemes

Protect Yourself From Tax Protester Schemes

Articles, Personal Tax

Protect yourself from tax protester schemes. These schemes involve individuals who try to convince other Canadians to not pay their taxes. The CRA...

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Monitor the Return On Advertising Dollars

Monitor the Return On Advertising Dollars

Articles, Corporate, Small Business

Advertising is an essential expense to any business however an expensive one. Keep in mind these helpful tips to ensure you are getting the most out...

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Hiring Credit Held Over Until 2012

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In attempt to improve Canada's economic growth the government has extended the temporary hiring credit until 2012. A credit of up to $1,000 against...

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Time to Get Ready for Year End

Time to Get Ready for Year End

Articles, Corporate, Small Business

Four Tips For Handling Receipts Tax time is just around the corner so let's help you get ready for your year end. Time to get these receipts in...

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Business Expenses, What You Can & Can’t Claim

Business Expenses, What You Can & Can’t Claim

When claiming expenses for your business it’s important to keep all receipts or invoices...

Should I Buy or Lease a Vehicle for my Business?

Should I Buy or Lease a Vehicle for my Business?

Sometimes the choice to buy or lease a vehicle can be daunting but the information below will help...

Can You Claim Those Moving Expenses?

Can You Claim Those Moving Expenses?

This is the time of year when individuals move to a new location. You may be eligible to claim...

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Courtenay, British Columbia V9N 1H3

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