CGA Ontario continues to support the concept of unification of the accounting profession under the right circumstances. What does that mean, and to recap, why did CGA Ontario opt out of discussions? We left because we believed that no deal is better than a bad deal. November 27, 2012 And why did we think…
Month: November 2012
Taxpayer relief deadline is December 31, 2012
Ottawa, Ontario, November 30, 2012… The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reminds taxpayers and all tax registrants that they have until December 31, 2012, to file requests under the taxpayer relief provisions for the 2002 tax year and any reporting period that ended during the 2002 calendar year.
Are Scanned Documents Accepted as Proof in a Canadian Audit?
Can you throw away – or even better, recycle – your paper receipts once you’ve scanned them in? The answer is yes and no, I’ll explain. The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) has guidelines about what type of records and documents are accepted for record keeping.
Change to the taxation of social security pensions received from Germany by a resident of Canada - BEGINNING 2005
While the taxation of German social security pensions is not a new issue, it is an issue that that is just now coming to the attention of many Canadian residents that are receiving German social security pension. There are issues on both the German end and the Canadian end. Please find attached links covering the…
25th anniversary
We invite you to a wine and cheese to celebrate the launch of Bert Mulder CGA on November 15, 1987, 25 years in business Thursday, December 6th, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Bert Mulder has been serving Sherwood Park since 1982.
e-Courier
Clients trust professionals to safeguard their sensitive information. Using e-mail is just like sending a postcard. Sensitive information such as SIN#’s, birthdates and financial information can easily be intercepted and cause serious harm such as identity theft and ruin your reputation and the association that you belong to.
Paperless
A new service I am now offering is to have all or any part of your records returned to you in electronic format. No longer will you have to store boxes of paperwork. Ask me about this service, if this is something that you like.
Taxtips:
Canada Pension Plan changes for individuals aged 60 to 70: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/txtps/2011/tt111212-eng.html?utm_source=mediaroom&utm_medium=eml Right now is the time to review your stockportfolio. If you have capital gains during this or the last 3 years, identify the write-offs in your portfolio to take advantage of the capital losses for 2011, or for a loss carryback.
25th anniversary of the accounting practice of Bert Mulder CGA
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the accounting practice of Bert Mulder CGA. Bert Mulder CGA started operations at 375 Village Terrace on November 15, 1987.