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The federal government is contemplating taxing employer provided health and dental benefits as described in this December 2 article from the National Post. Today, Quebec and B.C. are the only jurisdictions in Canada that tax these benefits with the result (according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association) that 15-20% of SME employers reduced or eliminated their employee coverage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, 13.5 million Canadians have health and dental benefits from their employers that are not taxed...read More
 
The CRA is redesigning the correspondence it sends to Canadians, including the Corporation, and Goods and services tax/ harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) notices of assessment (NOA) and notices of reassessment (NOR). The CRA has made changes to how the notices are structured, designed, formatted, and written, making the information easier to read and understand. Click  here for more details.
 
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Does your business owe taxes to the CRA? Ignoring your tax debt isn't the best strategy. Avoiding payment could result in financial and legal consequences for you and your business. Instead of avoiding a payment, check out the video Keeping Your Business on Track to find a better option... read more
 
 
Part of living and working in a boom/bust economy is the inevitable and temporary downturn. Sadly, one of the first things to go in these leaner times is marketing budgets. However, by thinking long term, careful investment in marketing will ultimately assist your company bounce back as the economy improves. Consumers do not stop spending all together when the economy shifts, they just spend differently, so any dramatic shift from your strategic marketing plan will cause your business to miss an opportunity. For larger brands, a down economy is the perfect time to get back to basics in terms of service offerings and build a campaign that focuses on a central idea that connects each marketing initiative... read more
 
Pure Health Bar  provides customers with a nutritious and delicious selection of sandwiches, wraps, paninis and salads, along with fresh and delicious smoothies. The combination is a winner, with Pure Health Bar becoming a "go to" destination for loyal customers seeking a dining option to match their healthy lifestyle. They are located in the Medicine Hat Mall Food Court. Eat Well. Live Well.
 
Each year, certain personal income tax and benefit amounts are indexed to inflation using the Consumer Price Index data as reported by Statistics Canada. The chart provides the indexed amounts for four tax years.
 
On November 16 and 17, the WCB Panel had the pleasure of engaging nearly 100 stakeholders to discuss Alberta's workers' compensation system in greater detail. An array of employers, unions, employer and worker representatives, safety associations and industry associations participated at this engagement opportunity. There is now a What We Heard document available  online.  All of the input that gathered during the two days will be analyzed in detail and go "into the mix" - along with other listening, learning and research... read more
 
Last year at this time, Medicine Hat was the only major Alberta city without a craft brewery. With last weekend's opening of the Medicine Hat Brewing Company, we can now count two. Both Hell's Basement Brewery and Medicine Hat Brewing Company invested in this community, creating business opportunities and employment. Along the way, they seized on Medicine Hat's local lore and have led a resurgence in community pride...Read more
 
Bill 30, the Investing in a Diversified Alberta Economy Act, received royal assent on Dec. 9, establishing two tax credits. The Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) will encourage timely capital investments that offer opportunities for economic growth. The Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) will encourage investors to provide entrepreneurs with greater access to the capital they need to innovate and expand. The CITC will have four application intake periods, with the first beginning Jan.16, 2017 and ending Feb. 15, 2017... read more
 
YOUR RENO SOLUTIONS  is Licensed ~ Bonded ~ Insured ~ Certified. We take pride in the quality of our workmanship! Specializing in residential renovation. Meeting all your expectations. Whether the job is big or small, we will be with you every step of the way. Helping make the best choices within your budget. We specialize, but not limited to: Bathrooms ~ Structural Remodeling ~ Basement Development ~ Decks ~ Garages ~ Doors & Windows. Owned and Operated  by Eric Davey, Personable and Reliable, Your Renovation Expert.
 
Does your business owe taxes to the CRA? Ignoring your tax debt isn't the best strategy. Avoiding payment could result in financial and legal consequences for you and your business. Instead of avoiding a payment, check out the video Keeping Your Business on Track to find a better option...  read more 
 
 
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