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February 19, 2020

RRSPs and TFSAs – making the annual choice

If there is one invariable “rule” of financial and retirement planning of which most Canadians are aware, it is the unquestioned wisdom of making regular contributions […]
January 14, 2020

Tax changes effective January 1, 2020

Alberta The general corporate income tax rate will decrease from 11% to 10%, effective January 1, 2020. The provincial education and tuition tax credits are eliminated […]
January 14, 2020

Federal individual tax credits for 2020

Dollar amounts on which individual non-refundable federal tax credits for 2020 are based, and the actual tax credit claimable, will be as follows: Credit amount                        Tax […]
January 14, 2020

Canada Pension Plan Contributions for 2020

The Canada Pension Plan contribution rate for 2020 is increased to 5.25% of pensionable earnings for the year. The maximum pensionable earnings for the year will […]
January 14, 2020

Quebec Pension Plan Premiums for 2020

The Quebec Pension Plan contribution rate for employees and employers for 2020 is 5.7%, and maximum pensionable earnings are $58,700. The basic exemption is $3,500. The […]
January 14, 2020

Employment Insurance Premiums for 2020

The Employment Insurance premium rate for 2020 is decreased to 1.58%. Yearly maximum insurable earnings are set at $54,200, making the maximum employee premium $856.36. As […]