You will find the series of interpretive articles called “CPP/EI Explained”. These articles are intended to make workers and employers more aware of matters relating to the CPP and EI by providing them with information that is accessible and easy to understand. Topics Specific employments Determine if a worker is an employee or self-employed for specific…
Author: Bert Mulder
Personal Information Protection Policy
Personal Information Protection Policy Bert Mulder Professional Corporation, Chartered Professional Accountant is committed to safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us by our clients. We manage your personal information in accordance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable laws, such as the CPA Alberta Rules of Professional Conduct. This policy outlines the principles…
James Joyce Irish Pub is sponsoring a Philipines Typhoon Relief Fundraiser
PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF FUNDRAISER: We need your support. On Tuesday November 26th we are sponsoring a fundraising event at The James Joyce Irish Pub for victims of the Philippine Typhoon. This fundraiser is close to our hearts as some of our staff here at The James Joyce have families that have been left injured and…
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
You have the right to receive entitlements and to pay no more and no less than what is required by law. You have the right to service in both official languages. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality. You have the right to a formal review and a subsequent appeal. You have the right…
Employee Or Independent Contractor?
22 April 2013 Article by Earl Phillips How can you be sure the independent contractor you have retained will not be considered an employee? In a post last year we outlined the importance of the distinction, the consequences if you get it wrong, and the four tests that are typically applied. We concluded the four tests boiled down to this…
Private Enterprise Advisory Committee Meeting Notes
April 3, 2013 (These notes are a summary of the discussions in the Committee meeting. They have been prepared by AcSB staff and have not been approved by the Committee or the Accounting Standards Board.) Investments The Committee discussed how, in practice, entities have been applying the basis of accounting guidance in Section 3051,Investments. Paragraph…
Are you self-employed?
Did you know? As a self-employed individual, you have until midnight on June 17, 2013 to file your 2012 income tax and benefit return. Don’t forget — you must pay any balance owing for 2012 on or before April 30, 2013, regardless of your filing date. Important facts If you earned self-employment income from a business you…
IRS Offers Top 10 Tax Time Tips
The end of the tax filing season is almost here. Even though your tax return is not due until April 15, you can make tax time easier on yourself by starting now. Here are 10 important tips to ensure a smooth process. 1. Gather your records. Round up any documents you will need when filing…
"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's."
While it is true, as you can find on the CRA website: “Canada’s tax system is based on self-assessment. This means that individuals voluntarily complete an income tax return to report their annual income and claim all deductions or credits that apply to their situation. In this way, you are able to calculate the amount…