The standard age for starting Canada Pension Plan retirement benefits is 65. However, you can take a reduced benefit as early as age 60 or receive larger benefits by waiting as long as age 70.This calculator offers a rough estimate of whether to it makes sense to take CPP early, at 65 or delay. A Read more about 60 through 70: At what age should you start taking CPP?[…]
Question: Hi, I have my non-registered investments at ModernAdvisor and really enjoy the platform and the service. However, I haven’t opened an RRSP or TFSA yet. The reason is that I’m not sure if I will stay in Canada for the remainder of my career. My question is, what would happen to my RRSP and TFSA if Read more about Leaving Canada with an RRSP & TFSA[…]
Find out what OHIP covers when you’re temporarily outside Canada. Check your health card before you go You should bring your health card with you if you’re planning to travel outside of Canada, but first, make sure it’s still valid. A valid Ontario health card has: not expired your correct personal information on it (e.g. name, birthdate) your Read more about OHIP coverage while outside Canada[…]
I have purchased a new home and have moved into it. I have finished part of the basement into a legal suite. I have not rented it out yet. My question is, if I rent the suite out will I be able to claim the primary residence tax exemption when I sell my home? Read Read more about Can I still claim the principal residence exemption?[…]
With an eye to next spring’s election, Ontario’s Liberal government will slash small business taxes as part of $500 million in new investments aimed at easing the transition to the province’s increasing minimum wage. Finance Minister Charles Sousa unveiled the government plan in the province’s fall economic statement Tuesday afternoon. The corporate tax rate for Read more about Ontario to cut small-business taxes to ease transition to higher minimum wage[…]
Accountants are busy crunching the numbers for small-business clients who may be affected by Ottawa’s proposals to close loopholes these companies use to lower their tax bills. The Liberal government is looking to remove what it sees as a financial advantage people with corporations have compared with salaried employees. Business owners argue the suggested moves are unfair Read more about How much will Morneau’s proposed tax changes cost small business?[…]
The Bank of Canada has hiked its key interest rate for the second time in less than two months amid surprisingly resurgent growth across the country. The central bank raised its overnight lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 1 per cent Wednesday, surprising many analysts who had not expected another rate Read more about Bank of Canada hikes rates as economy roars[…]
Running a small business is a challenge, but with the right help it can also be rewarding. Share the challenge with someone as committed to the success of your business as you are — a certified general accountant (CGA). CGAs see more than numbers. They provide the knowledge and skills that go beyond typical accounting services such as the preparation of Read more about What Every Small Business Needs to Know[…]
May 30, 2017 10:04 A.M. Ministry of Labour The Ontario government has announced its intention to introduce proposed legislation, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. The legislative proposals include broad ranging amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act. While the province’s economy is strong and growing, the nature of work has Read more about Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019[…]
Planning your estate matters is first and foremost about having a will. But it can also be much more. A well-thought-out estate plan ensures that your family is cared for should something happen to you, and that your money goes where you want it to. It’s an important pillar of managing your wealth. Individual requirements Read more about A simple guide to estate planning[…]