Posts Tagged ‘GST’

News and articles for August 10, 2010

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

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Figure a Company’s Fundamentals into Its Long-Term Value

BP’s stock price plunged more than 50 per cent in the first couple of months following the company’s oil rig disaster. But the shares have started to recover from their lows in late June, even after the oil concern posted a US$17 billion loss for the second quarter. These fluctuations underscore the importance of knowing your investments well and taking steps to mitigate losses in your investment portfolio. Read on for insights.

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Business Tax – Canada

GST Registrants: Which Type of Revenue Do You Collect?

For GST purposes, the difference between paying and not paying is directly related to three categories of goods and services: zero-rated, exempt and taxable. It can be a complicated issue, so here’s an explanation of how those classifications apply to your business.

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Personal Tax – Canada

You May Be a ‘U.S. Person’ When It Comes to Offshore Accounts

You may have no tax obligations in the U.S., but you still may be required to disclose certain non-U.S. financial accounts to the American tax agency. Here is how the reporting regulations may affect you.

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News and Articles for June 14, 2010

Monday, June 14th, 2010

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Time to Rethink Your Investment Strategy?

The recent stock market “flash crash” was unlike anything investors ever witnessed. In a matter of mere minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 990 points. Stop-loss orders — a market strategy designed to stem the bleeding — only contributed to the bloodshed on this particular afternoon. As investors lick their wounds, one question remains: Is it time to rethink your investment strategy? For insights, read on.

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Business Tax – Canada

To Be or Not To Be a GST Registrant

Mandatory registration for GST depends on several factors, primarily the total of your global revenue. And the rules apply whether you do business as a corporation, a partnership or a sole proprietor. Here’s a look at when you must register, why it may be a good idea to sign up voluntarily and guidelines on how to report GST to remit what you owe or get a refund or credit on what you have paid.

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Personal Tax – Canada

Master the Nuts and Bolts of ‘Refundable’ Taxes

Investment income is a key goal of financial planning, as is minimizing taxes. When it comes to dividends and other passive earnings, the Income Tax Act includes provisions aimed at ensuring you pay the same tax on that money as you would if you had earned it directly. Here’s how the system works.

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