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The Grumpy Accountant’s Thoughts on the Grumpiness-Inducing Federal Budget
Finally, after two years without a budget, we have one! Congratulations Canada. Every year during both the First and Second World Wars the federal government of Canada released an annual budget detailing its revenues and expenditures. But for the past two years, the...
Massive changes to EI, CERB ending, 3 new benefits coming
CERB will be ending on September 26thThen, starting September 27th for a period of one year, EI will be enhanced and changed as follows:Those who are eligible for EI will need to have worked 120 hours in the 52 weeks prior to applyingThose eligible will...
The rich pay more than their fair share in Canada – stop importing American narratives
As a Canadian tax accountant, I experience my share of frustrating and eye-opening stories as a result of our country’s onerous tax system. One story I will never forget is when one of my favourite clients left me forever. Why did he leave me? The answer may shock...
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Every Major Political Party is Getting It Wrong on Taxes
Election season has arrived and with it, ridiculous new tax policies being proposed. Every major political party is guilty of this. Let’s jump right in to this mess and begin with the Liberals since they are currently in power. The Liberal government established...
How The Income Tax Is Hurting Lower and Middle Income People the Most
Since April 1, 2019, all people have been talking about is the new federal carbon tax in Canada. Why did the federal government choose April 1st out of all possible days for the federal carbon tax to begin? Perhaps as an April fools joke? Or was it to distract...
Federal Budget 2019 Adds New Ridiculous Insane Tax Credits, Makes Tax System Even Worse
Many of my family, friends and clients have been asking me to share my thoughts on the budget released today. I was hesitant to write this article because what I am about to share with you is very sad and troubling. But the truth must be told and Canadians need to...
An open letter to the people of Canada regarding your silly tax refunds!
Dear Fellow Canadians, The Prime Minister never responded to my January 15, 2019 letter which can be found here. In light of the ongoing SNC-Lavalin scandal, I can understand why the Prime Minister was preoccupied. However, I did receive a reply from someone from...
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Finance Minister Morneau and Minister of Revenue Lebouthillier from a Frustrated Accountant!
I am a fairly young Chartered Professional Accountant working in the Greater Toronto Area. I look young but have started to notice some grey hair due to the practicing of my profession. I file tax returns for individual Canadians. My clients are regular people, low...
