What is the Maximum Canadian Pension Plan Contribution? The CPP contribution rates and maximums for 2019 are as follows: Maximum Pensionable Earnings: $ 57,400.00 Annual Basic Exemption: $ 3,500.00 Maximum Contributory Earnings: $ 53,900.00 Contribution Rate: 5.10 % (Employee and Employer) Maximum CCP Employee Contribution: $ 2,748.90 Maximum Employer CCP Contribution: $ 2,748.90 The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) will gradually
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Due Dates for 2019 and Tax Deadlines for 2018 Tax Filing in Canada February 28: T4,T4A,T5 slips and summaries March 1: Last day for 2018 RRSP contribution April 30: Personal Tax Filing Deadline April 30: Payment Deadline for Individuals and Sole Proprietor June 17: Sole Proprietor (and spouse) and Partnership Return Filing Deadline – (April 1: Partnership
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Personal Income Tax The 2018 Ontario Budget had proposed adjustments to the tax rates, brackets, surtax and credits for Ontario Personal Income Taxes. These changes will not implemented. Corporate Income Taxes The 2018 Ontario Budget had proposed to parallel a Federal measure to phase out the $500,000 small business limit for corporations (and associated corporations)
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ONTARIO – EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX (EHT) The Province of Ontario recently announced that effective January 1, 2019, the EHT exemption will increase from $450,000 to $490,000. This increase is a result of adjusting the exemption every 5 years for inflation. Eligible employers are exempt from EHT on the first $490,000 of total Ontario remuneration each
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On June 21st, we were joined by professionals and business owners at the latest Managing for Growth seminar: Increasing Shareholder Value Through Focused Accountability. That morning Neville Joffe, the creator of the AME Learning System, taught us about an innovative and instructional approach that helps accelerate the teaching and learning of foundational finance and accounting
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It’s a simple question, but one you’ve probably heard different answers for. As a business owner, how long do you have to keep your tax records? Is there a statute of limitation of how far back they can go to audit you? Well, here’s the answer, straight from the source. According to the Canada Revenue
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Are you looking for cash funding to grow or maintain your business? When business owners think about financing from a bank, they’re usually thinking about procuring a “short term loan.” A term loan offers a business owner a cash payment that is to be paid back in installments over a specified period of time. For the duration
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If your business needs equipment to operate, the decision to purchase, finance, or lease your business equipment will affect your year-end taxes in different ways. From cash registers to medical equipment and big, heavy equipment like tractors, dump trucks, or even airplanes, the purchase or lease of business equipment must be accounted for on your
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International trade has given business owners a plethora of opportunities for new growth. The global economy allows any aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned business owner the opportunity to engage with clients from around the world. And we’re here to help. Read on to learn about the 10 things you need to know about operating a cross
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Are you a Board member, Financial Officer or Treasurer of a not-for-profit organization? Perhaps you are an entrepreneur or owner-manager and have recently opened up your business or looking to start operations. In any of these circumstances, it might be wise to consult with a chartered accountant. Speaking with a chartered accountant could prove to
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