The 2012 personal tax season is now here and as such I have prepared various checklists to aid in gathering the information necessary to prepare your personal tax returns. These checklists are a guide to ensure you are paying the least amount of taxes possible. I recommend you review them to ensure you are not […]

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The 2011 personal tax season is now here and as such I have prepared various checklists to aid in gathering the information necessary to prepare your personal tax returns. These checklists are a guide to ensure you are paying the least amount of taxes possible. I recommend you review them to ensure you are not […]

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Please be advised that effective December 16, 2011, the office address has changed to: 7-1120 Victoria Street North Kitchener ON N2B 3T2 There are no changes to the phone or fax numbers. Please take note of the change and direct all future correspondences to the new location.

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As the end of 2011 is fast approaching, here are some personal tax tips I think you should consider: 1. Some deductible expenses and credits can only be claimed if they are ‘paid’ in the year. For example, if you receive an invoice for a dentist bill incurred in November 2011, but didn’t pay it […]

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I am pleased to announce that Ark Chartered Accountant will change it’s name to Ark Accounting & Tax Professional Corporation effective November 1, 2011. This name change is a result of a change in the business structure. Even though I am changing the name, I want to stress that all services, support and commitment provided […]

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The 2010 personal tax season is now here and as such I have prepared various checklists to aid in gathering the information necessary to prepare your personal tax returns. These checklists are a guide to ensure you are paying the least amount of taxes possible. I recommend you review them to ensure you are not […]

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The following article is reprinted from the newsletter Business Matters with the permission of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please join our contact list. Times are tough, cash is tight. This is not the time to cut costs in an effort to reach short-term goals. You […]

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As the end of 2010 is fast approaching, here are some personal tax tips I think you should consider: 1. Some deductible expenses and credits can only be claimed if they are paid in the year, a different concept than incurred in the year. For example, you incur a dentist bill in November 2010, but […]

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Are you aware of all the Federal and Provincial government incentives available to support your company’s sustainability and going green strategies? More and more companies are doing their part in reducing their carbon footprint on the environment and the major concern for them is the balancing act to ensure they are profitable while reducing the […]

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If you are a Canadian resident that is planning on heading south for the winter, then you should read the following pamphlet from the Canada Revenue Agency. It will provide information on certain income tax requirements that may affect you as well as explain any US tax laws that could impact you. You can find […]

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