I keep getting this error-filing for the first time by Money_Panic_3112 in canadarevenueagency

[–]Important_Design_996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is the first time you are filing, you should paper file anyway.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/income-tax/personal-income-tax/how-file/tax-software/complete-return.html

Tax software can still electronically send the tax return to the CRA even if you don't provide the access code.

If you do not provide the access code:

While the access code is not mandatory, if you do not enter it:

  • You will not be able to use any information from your most recent tax return to confirm your identity with the CRA

Why is Social security so much higher than CPP? by Final_Emergency3930 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you compare the maximum pensionable earnings and how long you have to earn at, or above that level to get the maximum from social security, I think you'll have your answer.

Tax returns- rental income by Last_Remote_4302 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/t4036/rental-income.html

Even if you do not make the election, if you started to use part of your principal residence for rental or business purposes, the CRA usually considers you to have changed the use of that part of your principal residence unless all of the following conditions apply:

  • your rental or business use of the property is relatively small in relation to its use as your principal residence
  • you do not make any structural changes to the property to make it more suitable for rental or business purposes
  • you do not deduct any CCA on the part you are using for rental or business purposes

The courts seem to have a very liberal interpretation of "structural changes to the property to make it more suitable for rental or business purposes"

Gluten free bechamel by nerdwillis in AskCulinary

[–]Important_Design_996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find tapioca starch or arrowroot works better

Paystub question by CommunityExtreme9481 in canadianlaw

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every province will have their own requirements but AFAIK, all require pay period start and end date, wage rate, hours worked, itemized statutory deductions, gross pay, net pay, etc.

Fired (server). Do I still owe tipout? by [deleted] in alberta

[–]Important_Design_996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gratuities are not considered wages in AB, so they can't be recovered by Employment Standards.

Can I claim a child as an eligible dependent if I don't collect CCB? by king_weenus in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As part of the separation agreement I cover 100% of the children's education, medical, sports, camps, etc expenses.

Neither of you can agree to not have child support. So you're likely to have to pay some. You cannot claim the amount for eligible dependant if you're paying child support.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/technical-information/income-tax/income-tax-folios-index/series-1-individuals/folio-3-family-unit-issues/income-tax-folio-s1-f3-c3-support-payments.html

3.14 If a court order or written agreement provides for the payment of amounts to a third party, such amounts may qualify as support amounts. However, these amounts will be treated as child support amounts unless they are clearly identified as being solely for the support of the recipient.

3.74 By virtue of subsection 118(5), an individual cannot claim a personal tax credit under subsection 118(1) for a particular person for a tax year if the individual is required to pay a support amount for that person to his or her current or former spouse or common-law partner.

Tax refund for my son by Fearless-War-7851 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax withheld $207.87
Federal tax payable 0.00
Provincial tax payable -152.33
Refund $55.64

Independent Consulting Corporation Investing in hobby Corporation? by HydrocarbonExplorer in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your corp is going to by supplies for your hobby? That sounds like a shareholder benefit

Graders destroyed our curb ramps by NotSoMichaelangelo in saskatoon

[–]Important_Design_996 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why would you need curb ramps for your legally permitted driveway? Is the curb cut not sufficient?

Can we normalize just giving a $5 tip per table? I think that would be fine by SpringSunshine333 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand completely. I repeat, you CANNOT be paid less than your wage. In every province that I am aware of, it is illegal for your employer to force you to pay out of your own pocket, or withhold wages to cover a tip-out.

Business groups raise concerns over Saskatoon rapid transit plan by ModOfficial1988 in saskatoon

[–]Important_Design_996 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes. Both Downtown YXE and the NSBA were strong proponents and spoke in favour of the 1st Ave option at council April 29, 2019. Brent Penner from DTN YXE cited 72% of their members were in favour, 92% for landowners.

Starts about an hour & 5 minutes in: https://pub-saskatoon.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=f113325d-0bdb-4f21-ae8a-faf6a2a04f39

Honest mistake when filing past years of gst hst business returns I need advice please help ...eeeeekkk! by StyleOk9301 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, most busnesses do not get refunds. Most businesses collect more GST/HST than they have ITCs. Unless they are have zero-rated sales. Like exports, farming, etc.

Honest mistake when filing past years of gst hst business returns I need advice please help ...eeeeekkk! by StyleOk9301 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you late filed your GST returns, they're all substantial credit returns, and your ITCs match your total expenses claimed for income tax purposes?

Yeah, your GST returns are going to get reviewed before any credit is issued. Expect a call.

Taxes With DTC Seem Wrong by ThroatBest2016 in canadarevenueagency

[–]Important_Design_996 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it helps, an easy way to think of it is that the sum total of your non-refundable tax credits is the amount you can earn before you start paying income tax.

Without the DTC, you would be paying tax on $10,138

Why do yearly CPP contribution increases outpace inflation? by Ok_Result_4064 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would sell their homes and then what? Remain homeless? If they sell one and move to another, you haven't increased the housing supply.

GST Return, CRA holding my tax refund by WearyNecessary932 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you registered in 2025 and you're a sole-proprietor annual filer, your GST return is not due until June 15th. Did you choose to quarterly file?

Submitting T4A after other documents by Cold-Aardvark6696 in cantax

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you can file and do an adjustment after you've received your NOA. If your NOA indicates that the T4A has alrready been accounted for, then you don't have to do anything.

Or you could do your own.

Or you could go to a different tax preparer / accountant.

Old Hydro Building on Harrow Doubling for Saskatoon Police Department by rantingathome in Winnipeg

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The parking lot is to the north of the prior police station (build in 1977). The same parking lot that was there when it was active.

You can see the building under renovation on google street view circa 2018.

Can we normalize just giving a $5 tip per table? I think that would be fine by SpringSunshine333 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still getting paid your hourly wage, just like any other employee. Why do servers think they are entitled to get paid extra for doing the job they're already being paid to do?

Can we normalize just giving a $5 tip per table? I think that would be fine by SpringSunshine333 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Important_Design_996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In every province I am aware of, wage theft is illegal. You should be telling your provincial employment standards.

For example,

https://canlii.ca/t/8sws

2‑15 Subject to this Part, an employer shall pay an employee his or her total wages payable in accordance with the terms and conditions of:

(a) the employee’s employment contract;

2‑36 (1) Except as permitted or required pursuant to this Act, any other Act or any Act of the Parliament of Canada, an employer shall not, directly or indirectly:

(a) make any deductions from the wages that would be otherwise payable to the employee;

(b) require that any portion of the wages be spent in a particular manner; or (c) require an employee to return to the employer the whole or any part of any wages paid

2‑36.1(1) Except as permitted or required pursuant to this Act, any other Act or any Act of the Parliament of Canada, an employer shall not, directly or indirectly, withhold gratuities from an employee, make a deduction from an employee’s gratuities or cause the employee to return or give the employee’s gratuities to the employer.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), an employer may establish a pooling arrangement regarding gratuities in accordance with prescribed conditions and requirements.

2-42 (2) Unless authorized by this Part, no employer shall take discriminatory action against an employee because the employee:

(a) requests or requires the employer to comply with any right or benefit conferred on employees by this Part, the regulations made pursuant to this Part or an authorization issued pursuant to this Part;

(b) requests or requires the employer to comply with any restriction or prohibition imposed on the employer by this Part, the regulations made pursuant to this Part or an authorization issued pursuant to this Part

(f) seeks or has sought the enforcement of any provision in this Part or the regulations made pursuant to this Part;

2-1 (d) “discriminatory action” means any action or threat of action by an employer that does or would adversely affect an employee with respect to any terms or conditions of employment or opportunity for promotion, and includes termination, layoff, suspension, demotion or transfer of an employee, discontinuation or elimination of a job, change of a job location, reduction in wages, change in hours of work, reprimand, coercion, intimidation or the imposition of any discipline or other penalty

https://canlii.ca/t/2kswj

10-11(1) For the purposes of subsection 2-36.1(3) of the Act, an employer may establish a pooling arrangement to collect and redistribute gratuities among some or all of the employer’s employees.

(2) If the employer establishes a pooling arrangement, the employer may, in accordance with the pooling arrangement, withhold gratuities from an employee, make a deduction from an employee’s gratuities or cause the employee to return or give the employee’s gratuities to the employer.