Did You Know...

  • ...that you can only claim 50% of the meals GST as a GST input credit?
  • ...meal gift certificates are subject to the 50% meal rule?
  • ...that any equipment over $500.00 is an asset and can not be expensed but must be onto the balance sheet?
  • ...you can claim home renovations made between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010 as a home renovation tax credit on your 2009 income tax return? See the CRA website for more information on applicable receipts.
  • ...that if you move for a new job you can claim the moving expenses on your personal taxes?
  • ...there is a way to claim your medical and dental expenses through your business – even if you are a sole proprietor?
  • ...golf is not a claimable expense?
  • ...income affects claw backs, such as GST, old age security, the age credit, child tax benefit and certain provincial incentives?
  • ...about the children's fitness tax credit?
  • ...about the public transit passes tax credit?
  • ...interest paid on qualifying student loans is eligible for a tax credit?
  • ...the federal government will pay $100.00 a month for each child under 6 years old (this program is called the "Universal Child Care Benefit")?
  • ...adults can deposit up to $5,000.00 into a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) per calendar year? And that the interest earned is tax FREE?!
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