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GST – Place of Supply Rules

The rate of GST to charge for a taxable supply of goods or services is determined by the province in which the supply is made, which is referred to as the place of supply. Unfortunately, this is not always a straightforward determination.
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Ferry Costs Claimable as a Tax Credit

Ferry costs can certainly add up, especially when it’s your daily mode of transportation.  But when can you claim them on your personal income tax return? If you use public transit, which includes BC Ferries, you may be able to…

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The 21 year rule and Family Trusts

Family trusts are utilized in many succession planning opportunities.  They can be versatile and effective in reaching your goals of managing family wealth and minimizing taxes.  But there are very special considerations that need attention if the family trust has…

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GST – When to register

If you sell taxable goods or supply taxable services you must register for GST once your sales exceed $30,000 in any four quarter period. The Canada Revenue Agency will deem you or your company to be registered if your income…

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Pension Income Splitting Opportunities

Here is something to consider when reviewing or preparing your personal income tax returns. Taxpayers are able to split up to 50% of qualifying pension income with their spouse or common law partner. There is no age restriction for the partner who will be reporting their share of the split pension. However, in order to develop a tax efficient strategy, you may have to consider some interesting new outcomes and potential pitfalls and traps.
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