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Why File a Tax Return? Tax benefits and credits available

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One of the points I raise in my seminars is that there are actually benefits to filing a return. It’s a myth that you are obligated to file a return every year. In fact, you are not required to file a return every year unless CRA asks you to do so. However, you can miss out on benefits, and CRA isn’t in the habit of reminding you of this. I have compiled a list of advantages waiting for you. Tax benefits and credits available GST credits Child Tax Benefit Refundable medical expenses Certain re-training plans Certain pension benefits Social assistance Workers’ compensation Federal supplements Excess tax paid Excess CPP and E.I. contributions Employee GST rebates GST input tax credits (mainly for businesses) Certain provincial tax credits, depending on your residence Note: To obtain the above payments, in most cases a yearly tax return must be filed with the appropriate documentation and completed forms. I always recommend consulting a professional to maximize your ...

How to dress a corporate lawyer in twelve comfortable moves

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How to dress a corporate lawyer in twelve comfortable moves I dress dark, the color is only allowed one, the blue. Gray, who is employed or auditor, is only admitted as an emergency dress ("those of the dye were in vacation !!! 11"); the rampant light dress is admitted as summer jolly, but never if you have customer meetings.  White shirt, light blue shirt, slim shirt. Squares are allowed only if they are invisible; NO dark or violet shirt, NO "white collar", the button-down is re-emerging, but not to risk, NO button-down.  NO cufflinks on shirt cuffs, only admitted at partnership level; NO chains to secure the pocket wallet.  Plain shirt should be combined with fancy tie, striped shirt / plaid shirt with plain tie. Never striped striped striped shirt. NO tie Hermès or Ferragamo, in order to avoid the power of the powerful. Marinella tie, to avoid going south.  2 Button Knit Jacket Only.  NO pochette, pochette folded to six points disqualified.  ...

Choose the best option while choosing a corporate lawyer in Toronto, ON

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Looking for a commercial or corporate lawyer to assist with commercial litigation or planning to buy or sell a business in Toronto, ON? Choose Shaikh Law Corporation , Serving from years in Ontario Corporate Lawyer in Toronto, ON