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.
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Basic payroll information for employers
As an employer, you are responsible for making regular deductions from your employees’ remuneration. You have to remit the deductions along with your share of contributions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). And you have to report your employees’ remuneration and deductions on the T4 slips.
EI Rates and maximums
The following table shows the Employment Insurance (EI) rates and maximums.
EI Rates and maximums 1997 – 2005
The following taxable shows a employment insurance (EI) premium rates and maximums from 1997 to 2006 (click here for current EI rates and maximums).
Changes to EI rates and maximums in 2013
The employment insurance (EI) rates increase to 1.88% in 2013 from 1.83%. The maximum insurable earnings increase $1,500 to $47,400. The employees earning $47,400 or more will have to contribute $51.15 more compared to 2012. The employers will have to spend $71.61 more on EI premium for each employees with salary of $47,400 or higher….
EI Rates and maximums in Quebec
The following table shows the Employment Insurance (EI) rates and maximums in Quebec. Starting from 2006, Quebec offers its own parental benefits so the rates in Quebec are lower than federal rates
Changes to EI rates and maximums
The maximum insurable earnings increase $900 to $49,500 in 2015 from $48,600 in 2014. The employment insurance (EI) rate remains unchanged at 1.88% in 2015. The employees earning $49,500 or more will have to contribute $16.92 in more in 2015 compared to 2014. The employers will have to spend $23.69 more on EI premium for each…
Changes to EI rates and maximums 2014
The employment insurance (EI) rate remains unchanged at 1.88% in 2014. The maximum insurable earnings increase $1,200 to $48,600. The employees earning $48,600 or more will have to contribute $22.56 more compared to 2013. The employers will have to spend $31.58 more on EI premium for each employees with salary of $48,600 or higher. The…
Employment insurance (EI) for the self-employed
Effective April 10, 2010, the self-employed people were given the option to access to special employment insurance benefits under the Fairness for the Self-employed Act. This is a good thing for the self-employed. However, whether it is beneficial to join the program depends on individual personal situation. As a self-employed, you should be aware of…
Make medical expenses tax deductible with a private health services plan (PHSP)
It is well known that medical expenses are personal expenses. They are only eligible for a tax credit (not a deduction) for the amount over 3% of net income. It is relatively little known that you can write off medical expenses if you own a business with a private health services plan (PHSP), a structure…