Income tax question gift or income
Maybe someone here has a answer for me because, believe or not the Canadian government tax site is impossible to figure out and get a straight answer. I received $1000.00 from my union last year to...
View ArticleAnybody watching the news story in Cyprus?
I am just curious if anyone has been following the news story in Cyprus recently where the savings of individual account holders are being "taxed" to address repaying the nation's debt? I am sure a lot...
View ArticleScotiabank Rant: Archaic Financial Institution Practices Still Exist
Forewarning that this post is a complaint/rant. I can't understand for the life of me why Scotiabank doesn't get with the 21st century in some of its banking practices? They have this obsession with...
View ArticlePurchasing gold - tips, advice?
I am interested in purchasing a small amount of physical gold that is authentic (i.e. from the Canadian mint in a sealed container) and wanted to know if there is a best way to go about this. I know...
View ArticleFile tax return for mix of 2-month contractor and fulltime job
Hi, Can someone shade some light on this? I worked for Company A as independent contractor for 2 months through job agency B. Job Agency B paid me for those 2 months without any Tax or CPP deducted....
View ArticleAny credit card with no annual fee that rewards aeroplan miles?
A friend has about 50,000 aeroplan points, and is short of 10,000 aeroplan points to get a round trip ticket to Germany this Xmas. Thanks.
View ArticleWhat if.... Canadian Bank Holiday...
Hello, Here is a hypothetical scenario (you never know it might happen soon): To start, let's say I have a house with the mortgage and I have a job which is paying the bills. Due the unforeseen world...
View ArticlePersonal Budget software
I'm looking for recommendations on personal budget software that can do cash forecasting. We are a dual income house with many bills and staying on top of the cash flow can be difficult, so it would be...
View ArticleFirst homebuyer
Hello everyone, I'm new to this board. I'm here pertaining to information regarding mortgages for the purpose to buying a home in the city of Markham, Ontario. Any tips, information, or tools to help...
View ArticleThoughts on investing in a condo? (long term)
First off, I dont know much about real estate.. but I'm just looking for opinions on this as I start to consider to my options. My wife and I are entertaining the idea of purchasing a condo - living...
View ArticleSent my tax adjustment form to the wrong tax center. Big deal?
I know it said to send my tax adjustment form and supporting documentation to my tax center, but I didn't know which one it was. I was too lazy to look it up, so just decided to make an intelligent...
View ArticleCapital one card offer and need credit building advice.
so heres the deal. i went through a credit proposal several years ago, i was discharged in april 2011. by my understanding i should have an r7 on my account until april 2014, though i see no mention of...
View ArticleHelp! Will I get approved for a car lease with $0 down?
Hey Guys, I'm looking to lease a 2013 vehicle (looking at Caddy ATS at the moment) monthly payment $417. Im currently a part time employees working for the banking with gross income of $2000 per month....
View ArticleForgot to add something in tax return, and sent it.
Didnt know I had to add in some numbers related to school which affects quite a bit the amount my gf should be getting in her return (from $500 to $1500...). Called the CRA, and they told me to fill up...
View ArticlePCF HELOC - What happens after approval?
I was just approved for a PCF HELOC after applying in-branch. Apparently, somebody will call me this week for the next steps. Does anybody know what I should expect?
View ArticlePrivate Dental Insurance
I'll be changing jobs and my new job doesn't have dental coverage. So will have to purchase private dental insurance. Looked at a few places. With me, my wife and two toddlers I'm getting quotes of...
View ArticleEmployer Lying on Tax Forms - What Are My Options?
Sorry to keep bothering you guys here at the forum. Short story: All employees are told to work from home Contract doesn't mention office anywhere in it, but does state that we start from "home" and...
View ArticlePlease recommend a place to do my taxes (near Newmarket)
Like the title says, Im looking for a new place to do my taxes since moving to newmarket. Anyone know some private guy and not h and r block type deal? thanks
View ArticleCorporate credit card - no/low FX fees? LF equivalent to chase amazon...
Hey All - I could have put this in the small biz/entrepreneurship section as well I guess, so mods feel free to move. I'm wondering if there is any corporate/small business equivalent to the amazon.ca...
View ArticleThe Euro
I have been watching the events in Cyprus for a few days now, and wonder if it is a good idea to be holding Euros.... On the one hand, bankruptcy of a country has been temporarily averted, however,...
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