MONEY MATTERS
2011 Canadian Tax 2 – Claiming Medical Expenses
February 4, 2012
Until now, when you filed your Canadian Tax return, you were able to claim tax credits for medical expenses for yourself, your spouse or common-law partner, children under 18 and ‘certain other dependants’, such as children older than 18 years of age, grandchildren, grandparents, siblings, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew who were resident of Canada at any time of the year. Changes in … [Read More...]
2011 Canadian Tax — Children’s Art Tax Credit
January 10, 2012
The 2011 Tax filing time is approaching and SmartCanadian will bring you some tips on what has changed compared to the previous years. One of the new additions from 2011 is the ‘Children’s Art Tax Credit’ (CATC). You can claim a maximum of 500 dollars paid as refundable tax credit per child off the fees paid in 2011 related to the cost of registration or membership of your, your … [Read More...]
Free Goodies Non-Taxable
December 25, 2011
We all love when we win free goodies at the stores. But do you know that in Ontario, they also come tax-free? With the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), replacing the federal General Services Tax (GST) and the Provincial Services Tax (PST) which were levied separately, there is some confusion about what are taxed. Yes, this is something even some stores forget; for example, if you have a … [Read More...]
IMMIGRATION
Canadian Province Looks to Ireland to Fill Almost 300 Jobs | Irish News | IrishCentral
February 16, 2012
Source: Irish Central One of the most remote provinces in Canada is to seek almost 300 skilled workers in Ireland next month. The government of Saskatchewan and employers throughout the province will embark on a labour recruitment mission to Ireland in March. Premier Brad Wall and Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris will participate in the trip to Dublin and … [Read More...]
Marriage on Your Mind for Immigration? Think Again
February 16, 2012
Source: Vancouver Sun Married newcomers to Canada better be in love or be prepared tough it out in the relationship for two years if they don't want to be kicked out of the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada is changing Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to make a sponsored spouse stay in the relationship for at least two years once they receive permanent residence … [Read More...]
B.C. Hopeful Ottawa Will Increase Immigrant Quota
February 15, 2012
B.C.’s jobs minister is still hopeful the federal government will allow the province to hand-pick an increased number of skilled immigrants, despite the Citizenship and Immigration minister’s refusal Wednesday to grant a similar request to Alberta. The provincial nominee program allows provinces to choose skilled immigrants who are best qualified to meet shortages in the regional labour … [Read More...]
