FAQs

Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy- Update

On April 8, 2020, The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. The government proposes the following additional flexibilty: To measure revenue loss, it is proposed that all employers have the flexibility… Read More

COVID-19 Financial Relief for Canadians- summary

Since the beginning of March, restrictions and measures related to COVID-19 have rapidly escalated. On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a series of mesaures designed to help Canadians. Since then, new possibilities have been introduced and old ones have been adjusted. Click here to read a summary… Read More

Ways to drop off your tax information to our office

We have been proactively taking measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, and are continuing to restrict access to our office to only Ritchie Shortt Tully & LLP team members until further notice. We understand you may have some questions, as our normal process has changed, during this unprecedented time…. Read More

How to register for CRA My Business Account

My Business Account is a secure online portal that provides an opportunity to interact electronically with Canada Revenue Agency on various business accounts. Business accounts include GST/HST (except for GST/HST accounts administered by Revenu Québec), payroll, corporation income taxes, excise taxes, excise duties, and more. To get access, you will need:… Read More

How to get set up with CRA My Account

CRA My Account is a secure portal that lets you view your personal income tax and benefit information and manage your tax affairs online. To register for CRA My Account you will need: your social insurance number; your date of birth; your current postal code and; an amount you entered on your income… Read More

COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – Legislative Update – March 25, 2020

In the early morning hours of March 25, 2020, Bill C-13 “An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19“ was introduced, and received Royal Assent by the afternoon. To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit… Read More

Important changes to tax-filing and payment deadlines

The CRA understands that individuals and businesses might be dealing with difficulties in filing their income and benefit returns, and in cash-flow problems in the coming months. Click here to see important changes and information, some of which affect tax-filing and payment deadlines, and the ways you can interact with… Read More

Child Care Deductions: What can I claim?

If you are a parent who has to pay for child care while you go to work or school, the payments you make for child care (subject to some restrictions listed below) can be a deduction from your gross income. You can claim the following childcare expenses incurred in the tax year:… Read More

RRSP Contribution Limit

An RRSP is a registered retirement savings plan with the government to which you or your spouse can contribute. The income earned from the funds contributed to your plan accumulates tax-free in your RRSP. You are able to contribute an amount to your RRSP account (up to your contribution limit)… Read More

2020 Automobile Deduction Limits and Rates

On December 19, 2019, the Department of Finance Canada announced the new automobile deduction limits and benefit rates for 2020. The majority of limits and rates that applied in 2019 are still in effect for 2020. One important change to note relates to the calculation of a reasonable vehicle allowance… Read More

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