The Ontario Employer Health Tax: Who Pays It, and the $1 Million Exemption
EHT is an Ontario payroll tax the CRA never mentions. The exemption, the rates, associated employers, instalments and the March 15 return, explained.
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The Ontario Annual Return: The Filing Your T2 No Longer Covers
Ontario's annual return left the T2 in 2021 and moved to the Ontario Business Registry. What Ottawa corporations must file, when, and what happens if not.
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Cottage Succession in Ontario: Passing It On Without a Tax Bill Nobody Can Pay
A cottage bought decades ago carries a gain the next generation cannot fund. Khaled Hawari on designation, gifting, joint tenancy and reserves.
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Executor Duties in Ontario: The Tax Work Nobody Warns You About
Named an estate trustee in Ontario? The tax filings carry personal liability. Khaled Hawari on deadlines, returns and the clearance certificate.
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Ontario Land Transfer Tax: What an Ottawa Buyer Actually Pays
Ontario land transfer tax rates, the extra bracket over $2 million, the first-time buyer refund, the 25% speculation tax, and why Ottawa escapes Toronto's.
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Living in Gatineau and Working in Ottawa: How the Tax Actually Works
Live in Quebec and work in Ontario, or the reverse? Your province of residence and province of employment differ. Khaled Hawari explains what changes.
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Power of Attorney for Property in Ontario: What Your Attorney Can and Cannot Do
A continuing power of attorney for property in Ontario lets someone manage your finances if you cannot. Khaled Hawari on the tax and CRA mechanics.
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Hiring Your First Employee in Ontario: Payroll From Scratch
Your first hire brings a payroll account, source deductions and remittance deadlines. Khaled Hawari on the setup, the penalties and getting it right.
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Professional Corporations in Ontario: Who Can Incorporate and What It Changes
A professional corporation in Ontario limits tax, not liability. Khaled Hawari on who qualifies, the shareholder restrictions and when it pays off.
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Bare Trusts and T3 Reporting in Canada: The Arrangement You Did Not Know You Had
Bare trust reporting in Canada catches ordinary arrangements: a child on title, a parent's joint account. Khaled Hawari on who files a T3 and when.
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The Monthly Close for Ottawa Small Business: A Checklist That Prevents Year-End Panic
A monthly close turns year end from an excavation into a formality. Khaled Hawari on the reconciliation routine that keeps small business books clean.
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Corporate Tax Deadlines and Instalments in Canada: The Calendar That Costs Money
Corporate tax deadlines in Canada split filing from payment, and the gap catches people. Khaled Hawari on the two-month rule, instalments and penalties.
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