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Keep More of What You Earn in 2012

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:51:28 +0000

Most of us would like to send less of what we earn to the Canada Revenue Agency and keep more of it in our own pockets. One thing that can be done to reduce tax liability is to file for any tax credits that may be applicable to your situation.

The Knowledge Bureau shares tips on how to keep more of what you earn in your pocket and give less to CRA by taking advantage of tax credits for which you may qualify.

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June 15 Tax Deadline Approaching Quickly!

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:11:40 +0000

June 15th, 2011 is the tax filing deadline for the self-employed and their spouses and common law partners; it is also the date the second quarterly instalment payment is due for some taxpayers. These are important milestones for compliance and wealth planning purposes and the following are tips offered by The Knowledge Bureau for maximizing opportunities in each case.

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Is Your Business HST-Compliant?

Kaitlyn — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:00:56 +0000

If your company is not up-to-date with its HST filings with CRA, you could be facing serious penalties and/or an audit. The best way to steer clear of the wrath of CRA is to file on time and pay any amounts owing by the due dates.

If you’re filing your own HST returns, it’s important to be as accurate as possible in your filings. Inaccurate information can lead to headaches down the road if your company is selected for an audit – potentially in the form of penalties and/or interest that may accrue as a result.

If your bookkeeper or accountant prepares and files returns on your behalf, it’s crucial to provide as much information as possible, so that your returns accurately reflect your business activity.

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Self-Employed Tax Returns Due By June 15, 2011

Kaitlyn — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:16:00 +0000

If you or your spouse or common-law partner did business as a sole proprietor or if you have business income in addition to any money you earned as an employee of a company, the deadline for filing your tax return is on or before June 15, 2011.

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Tax Time Is Here Again – Deadlines To Remember

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:11:12 +0000

As the saying goes, time flies and another tax year has come and gone. Check out CRA’s web site for important tax filing deadlines, including the following:

INDIVIDUALS – on or before April 30, 2011
SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS – on or before June 15, 2011

Please note that any tax owing is due on or before April 30, 2011 for both individual and self-employed taxpayers, so make sure to remit any amounts owing to CRA before that date to avoid penalties and interest.

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Ready – Set – File! CRA’s Top 5 Ways to Get Ready to File Your 2010 Tax Return

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:55:52 +0000

Wow! It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone and it’s tax time again! Make sure you’re informed about tax credits for which you may qualify and any other changes to CRA’s regulations which may apply to you as an individual or to your business.

CRA has prepared a list of top 5 things you can do to get in gear to file your 2010 tax return, including the following:

Claim your credits
Check out other credits, deductions & benefits
Go electronic
Review this year’s tax package
Stay connected

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T4 Filing Deadline – FEBRUARY 28 – What should you supply to your bookkeeper?

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:08:11 +0000

Deadline for filing T4s is February 28, 2011 for the calendar year 2010 for all employee wages and taxable benefits.

In order to prepare accurate T4 forms on behalf of a company, a bookkeeper needs a complete set of books to be able to see all wages and benefits that employees have earned during the filing period (the previous calendar year).

If employees receive taxable benefits above and beyond their salary or other wages, the value of those benefits needs to be added to the T4 calculations.

When providing your information to your bookkeeper, be sure to list any benefits that are taxable that were paid to employees throughout the year. Making sure your T4 preparer has all the info they need to process your forms efficiently and accurately.

NALH to Adopt Electronic Filing with CRA

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:21:17 +0000

In an effort to streamline the filing process, NALH is adopting electronic filing procedures for GST/HST, Corporate Tax Returns, Payroll and Personal Tax returns for eligible clients.
In order to be able to submit filings electronically, all clients must fill out CRA form RC59. Get in touch with us to ensure that your form is filled out with the correct authorizations specific to your business.

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More Information on HST

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:03:20 +0000

With the implementation date of the HST now in effect, be sure to check out the following list of web resources to learn more about the new Harmonized Sales Tax and how it will affect you and your business.

BC GOVERNMENT

CANADA REVENUE AGENCY

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CRA Releases New Rates for Simplified Meal & Vehicle Expenses

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:35:15 +0000

For meal expenses, the simplified rate is unchanged from 2008, a flat rate of $17 a meal or $51 per day, per person is allowed without receipts. If you choose the detailed method, you must keep your receipts.

For the simplified method of claiming vehicle expenses for trips relating to the northern residents deduction, moving expenses or medical expenses, the number of kilometres driven during the year may be multiplied by the appropriate cents/km rate below for the province in which travel begins.

Read the full article on the Knowledge Bureau web site.

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100% Depreciation on Computer Equipment & Software for 2009/2010

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:48:54 +0000

To encourage investment by businesses in computer systems and related peripherals, the Income Tax Regulations were amended on May 13, 2009 to add new Class 52 to Schedule II with a 100-per-cent tax depreciation rate for eligible computers and software acquired after January 27, 2009 and before February 2011.

Visit the CRA web site for more information.

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HST-Related Reading

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:27:32 +0000

Canada Revenue Agency
Bulletin B-103: Place of Supply Rules for Determining Whether a Supply is Made in a Province.

The Tax Detective
We also recommend checking out Eileen Reppenhagen’s web site, the Tax Detective. Eileen’s site includes links to a wealth of bulletins, articles and other information related to HST.

Fraser Institute – Countering the Myths Surrounding HST
The Fraser Institute authored a study that addresses many of the myths and misunderstandings about the HST, highlights the shortcomings of the current provincial sales tax system, and explains the differences between the PST and the harmonized sales tax.

Government of British Columbia HST Blog
The BC government has published a variety of articles related to HST and how it relates to and affects different industries and consumer groups.

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CRA Policy Shift on Employee Benefits

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:18:02 +0000

Administrative Policy Changes for Taxable Employment Benefits to reduce a number of administrative difficulties and increase fairness include:

Overtime Meals and Allowances Provided to Employees
Municipality or Metropolitan Area
Loyalty Programs
Employer Provided Motor Vehicles Required to be Taken Home at Night
Non-cash Gifts and Non-cash Awards
Surface Transit Passes Provided to Family Members of Transit Employees

Read the full article on the CRA web site.

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GST/HST Notices & Technical Bulletin List

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:29:18 +0000

CRA has compiled a list of notices and bulletins with regards to GST/HST. The list includes information sheets on transitional rules, along with question and answer bulletins for specific areas of concern.

Download the bulletin list in PDF format from the Curriculum Services Canada web site.

CRA HST Transition Webinar PDF

NALH Bookkeeping Services — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:22:47 +0000

Curriculum Services Canada has posted a PDF of a a webinar presentation given by the Canada Revenue Agency to help give business owners an overview of the upcoming implementation of HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) in BC and Ontario. The presentation covers many areas of confusion and concern and is a good primer on what you need to know going into the HST transition period.

View the presentation slides as a PDF on the Curriculum Services Canada web site.

Is your business ready for the transition to HST? Have questions or need help updating your accounting software for the changes? Contact us and we’d be glad to discuss the specifics of your company and determine the best plan of action.