How much is amount for an infirm dependant aged 18 or older for 2014?

In 2014, the full amount for infirm dependants age 18 or older is $6,589, which includes the $2,058 family caregiver amount, providing you with a maximum tax credit of $988.35 (15% of $6,589). The credit is a non-refundable tax credit. The amount is reduced dollar by dollar by your dependant’s net income (line 236 of his or…

What is caregiver amount?

If, at any time during the year, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and one or more of your dependants lived, you may claim this credit for each dependant.

The due dates to file income tax returns for deceased persons

The legal representative has to file a return for the deceased for the year of death. This return is called the final return. In addition to the final return, the legal representative may choose to file up to three optional returns in order to save tax. The due dates for filing these returns depend on…

How to deduct business capital expenditures – capital cost allowance

The money you spend on purchasing capital assets for your business is capital expenditure. Unlike the day-to-day expenditures such as telephone bills, office stationery,  rent, or car lease, a capital expenditure cannot be fully deducted immediately as a business expense. It can only be deducted over time in a form of depreciation. In stead of using…