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Category Archives: Payroll
Contactless debit cards are coming to Canada!
You know how in some store, mostly gas stations in Canada, you can wave your credit card in front of a machine to pay without having to sign or enter a PIN. Well….Canada gets ready to welcome the new Interac … Continue reading
Outsourcing – could this work for you?
Do you want to maximize your revenue and minimize your expenses? Do you want to get access to specialized skills and services? Do you want to concentrate more on your core business? Do you want to save on money, time … Continue reading
Identity Theft – Are You Safe?
Did you know… According to a 2008 survey: 1 in 6 Canadians have been victims of Identity Theft. 6.5% of Canadian adults, or almost 1.7 million people were victims of identity fraud in 2007 alone. The victims spent over 20 … Continue reading
Surprise…EI premium rates are increasing
I guess we could have all predicted that EI premium rates would increase at some point. When the economic downturn hit causing massive job losses it was only a matter of time. Over a 4 year span from 2011 to … Continue reading
Can I Get a Raise…HST is coming?
July 1st is not just Canada Day for residents in British Columbia and Ontario; it is the first day of the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in both provinces. So what is all the fuss about and how will it … Continue reading
THE CRA WARNS CANADIANS OF MAIL SCAM
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is advising Canadians to be aware of fraudulent communications that claim to be from the CRA. Taxpayers are being asked by telephone, mail, or email for personal information such as their SIN, banking information and … Continue reading
Tax Savings at Your Fingertips – Do you know what you can claim?
You may already know of a few credits, deductions and benefits you are entitled to claim on your tax return, but do you really know all of them? Have you ever looked at your tax situation and researched various tax … Continue reading
Program Identifier (RZ) – What’s that about?
If you operate a business in Canada, you may have received a notification from Canada Revenue Agency regarding the new Program Identifier (RZ) that attaches to your Business Number. You may be asking yourself; What’s that all about? How does … Continue reading
Pregnancy in The Workplace – Employer Obligations
In recent years we have seen an increase in employee pregnancies in our company and I’m sure that most of you have seen the same. This can be tough on employers as Canada has one of the most generous maternity … Continue reading
CPP and EI – Are you ready for year end?
Employees and employers must pay into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI). Most earnings are taxable, pensionable and insurable. As there are too many to list, you can find this information on the CRA website. Certain … Continue reading