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 amount for infirm dependants age 18 or older
To claim amount for infirm dependants age 18 or older, the dependant must have been dependent on you, or on you and others, by reason of physical or mental impairment.
How to report your commission income and claim your expenses on your tax return?
As a salesperson, you can either be classified as an employee earning commission income or as a self-employed commission salesperson. How to report your commission income and claim your expenses on your tax return depends on which category you are in.
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 – optional returns
The legal representative has to file a final return for the deceased for the year of death. Additional up to three optional returns may be filed to save tax. Here are the due dates for filing optional returns.
The due dates to file income tax returns for deceased persons – final return
The legal representative has to file a final return for the deceased for the year of death. And up to three optional returns may be filed to save tax.
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 calculate Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) – an example
It is much easier to understand the calculation of capital cost allowance (CCA) through an example.
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…
Basic information for small business owners about issuing T4 and T4A information slips
Issuing T4 and T4A information slips is what a small business owner should be familiar with especially if the business hires employees or sub contractors.
