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Answer: t2 SCHEDULES

Complete the following schedules: T2 Return (Schedule 200) Schedule 101 (opening balance sheet - new business) Schedule 100 (balance sheet) Sche...

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Answer: Rental property deductions

The money you spent on renovations will be added to the cost of the property. The property cost (including renovations) can be depreciated at a rate ...

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Answer: uS citizen selling cottage in canada

If you are a US citizen following in Canada and are selling a Canadian cottage, then you should be aware of the following: - Your lawyer will hold-ba...

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Answer: Residential Status

For tax purposes, you became a tax resident of Canada starting February 2019. The CRA will argue that you intended to remain in Canada permanently st...

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Answer: tax free allowance from a corporation

You must be an employee (and receive a salary/wages) in order to receive a tax-free vehicle allowance. You can receive reimbursement for your home of...

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Answer: Income Exempt Under A Tax Treaty

As a Canadian resident, you are taxable on your global income, including foreign pension income. To avoid double taxation, you can claim a foreign ta...

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Answer: Newcomer income before moving to Canada

No, this is not considered income.

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Answer: Create Company to purchase and subivide land or setup joint venture?

To save tax, incorporate a company to purchase the lots and to develop them. All expenses should be paid by your corporation.

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Answer: Remote work

You will need to comply with Indian payroll requirements if the employee is working in India.

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Answer: How do I read the NR4s in order to file as I should have been issues T5s/T3s but I forgot to tell my Financial Advisor.

If you are a non-resident of Canada, and you earned interest income, dividend income and/or rental income from Canadian sources, then do not file a Ca...

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Answer: Non-resident filing canadian return with T5 Slip

Ask your bank to cancel the T5 slip and issue an NR4 slip instead. Do not report interest income on a Non-Resident Candian Tax Return.

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Answer: Gift received from parents

Please do the following: > Prepare a gift letter. On the letter specify the name of the giver (grandmother), the name of the recipient (you), t...

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Answer: Self employed business Expenses

That doesn't seem right to me. Your income tax bill should go down, as your business profit decreases. In any case, you are supposed to deduct expen...

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Answer: Best tax program to file if I reside in Ontario but Work in Quebec?

Try TurboTax tax preparation software. Claim a tax credit for your stay at home spouse with no income. The maximum credit you can claim for her is $...

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Answer: does an invoice need to be itemized

This is question is better answered by a lawyer, but from my knowledge, it does not appear to violate any laws.

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