All You Need to Know About Canada’s Electric Car Govt. Rebates, Tax and Tax Write-offs
The federal government has declared that by 2035 100 per cent of passenger cars and trucks sold in Canada must be zero-emission. But we all know that the higher upfront purchase cost of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) can make it more difficult to adopt this clean technology. In order for you to make the switch, both Federal and provincial government has announced new incentives to make zero-emission vehicles (“ZEV”) more affordable for Canadians. Here is the breakdown of everything you need to know before purchasing ZEV.
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What Is a Trigger Rate – and How Does It Impact Your Mortgage?
The trigger rate applies to variable-rate mortgage holders that are on a fixed payment schedule. In case of variable rate mortgage (VRM), the trigger rate is the rate at which the regular mortgage payments no longer covers the accrued interest.
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Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Repayment
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and remain resilient. The loan was given to cover their non-deferrable expenses such as wages, rent, lease payments, property taxes, utility bills etc.
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What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
Regardless of your industry or your company’s legal structure, bookkeeping and accounting professionals are vital to the health of your business. Most people would be hard-pressed to describe the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper. And while the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a great difference between accountants and bookkeepers in terms of their roles when it comes to managing and leveraging your financial data.
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How Do Capital Gains Work In Canada?
Selling your high-performing stocks or your investment property can reap significant profits, and those moments are worth celebrating. But while you’re enjoying the spoils of your investments, keep in mind that you’ll eventually have to pay tax on them. In Canada, most gains on capital assets are taxed.
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What Self-employed Contractors Need To Know About Taxes?
As an independent contractor, you can forget the standard 9-to-5 and set your own hours. Rather than earning an annual salary, it’s up to you to set the price of your work—and to sell it. Instead of receiving assignments from a manager, you get to choose who you work with and what type of work you do. Working as an independent contractor can provide you with great freedom when it comes to your schedule and income, but it can also make things more complicated during tax season.
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Starting A New Business? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Starting a new business for the first time is not always easy. There are many factors to take into consideration – whether financing, marketing, customer acquisition or dealing with legal issues. Many new businesses place legal concerns on the back burner due to costs and time constraints. They assume that legal problems can be dealt with later, but it may be too late or even more costly to fix.
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What Happens When You File Your Corporate Taxes Late – And How We Can Help!
Let’s admit that. Preparing and filing corporate tax return isn’t very enjoyable process for most. Often with busy schedules, we tend to put if off for just a little longer. So, what happens when you file your corporate tax returns late.
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