by Financial Tech Tools | Dec 29, 2020 | 2020, Accountants, Blog, Business Owners, tax
For the 2020 tax year, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary flat rate method to allow Canadians working from home this year due to Covid-19 to claim expenses of up to $400. Taxpayers will still be able to claim under the existing rules if they choose using...
by Financial Tech Tools | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, disability, Financial Planning, RDSP, tax
On November 30, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland provided the government’s fall economic update. The fall economic update provided information on the government’s strategy both for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its plan to help shape the recovery. We’ve...
by Financial Tech Tools | Jun 3, 2018 | Blog, disability, Family, individuals, Investment, tax
Several key changes relating to personal financial arrangements are covered in the Canadian government’s 2018 federal budget, which could affect the finances of you and your family. Below are some of the most significant changes to be aware of:Parental LeaveThe...
by Financial Tech Tools | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Investment, tax
The government’s 2018 federal budget focuses on a number of tax tightening measures for business owners. It introduces a new regime for holding passive investments inside a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC). (Previously proposed in July 2017.) Here...