Question. Like many other Canadians, I have been affected by COVID-19 and the corresponding economic shutdown. I have been receiving Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments for the last few months, and wondering if there are any tax implications? Answer. As we know, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is designed to provide financial support to both employed and […]
Question: My husband and I file our own taxes each year. I’m not a tax expert, but I try to educate myself so I can lower my taxes wherever possible. Can you give me any basic advice or tips so I can make sure I’m being smart about taxes and taking advantage of any tax saving strategies available to me? […]
Put yourself in this scenario: You’re planning to go to a show tonight. A ticket costs $150, which you’ve already purchased the day before. When you arrive at the show this evening, you realize you left your ticket at home on the table. You don’t have enough time to go home and get it. Do you purchase another $150 ticket […]
As we head into the holidays and the home stretch of 2016, now’s the perfect time to make sure you’ve covered your financial bases for year end. Here are our top tips for getting your financial house in order before the new year. Look at your capital losses. If you sold investments earlier in the year at a profit and don’t […]
RRSP contributions can increase your income tax refund Get those sweet, sweet tax savings. Time is running out to contribute to your RRSP for the 2015 2016 tax year. Why should you care? Read on. But first – do you: Have any outstanding high-interest debt, like credit cards? Unless you have a contribution-matching program through your employer (hello, free money!), the […]
