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CPP Changes in 2011 and their Impact on your Retirement Planning

. Starting January 2011 the rules that apply to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) have changed. Since the CPP is a component of retirement income for all Canadians it is important that you are aware of the changes and consider them in your retirement ...

Useful Website for Entrepreneurs

When it comes to helpful web sites for small business owners and entrepreneurs, most people don’t automatically think of government web sites as a top choice. However, a quick look at the Canada Business web site may help change your ...

Closing the Loophole on Interest on Overpaid Taxes

If you have been looking for short-term liquid savings options for the cash in your corporate account lately you would know that the current interest rates are at historically low levels. The government has been paying interest on outstanding corporate taxpayer balances each quarter at ...

The Effect of Harmonized Sales Tax on Mutual Fund Investors

The proposal to harmonize the PST with the GST will effectively increase the management fee on a mutual fund investment by 8% (the PST) effective July 2010. This is not in the best interests of mutual fund investors or the people of Ontario. The main reason ...