There's no free lunch - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:03:54 GMT
We love prepared food, and guess what, we're paying 8% tax for that love. Marred by Taxes on video
Who knew? We're business friendly - Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:20 GMT
Marred by Taxes finds that Canada is a better place to do business than the United States. Watch the video.
Marred by Taxes: Pay up! It's your duty - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:38 GMT
Shopping in the United States is a national pastime for Canadians; so's trying to avoid duty charges.
Marred by Taxes: It's taxing cats and dogs! - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:16 GMT
This week's Marred by Taxes video looks at a Toronto sting operation nabbing unlicensed cat and dog owners. Meow!
Marred by Taxes: BCE - Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:07:52 GMT
It?s starting to look like the owners of Canada?s mostly widely held stock are about to become the most widely taxed, says Financial Post's Garry Marr in the latest video instalment of Marred by Taxes
Marred by Taxes: Uncle Sam zaps Zipcar - Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:00:12 GMT
Car sharing may be good for the environment, but governments in the U.S. would rather take the cash, says Garry Marr in the latest Marred by Taxes video.
Marred by Taxes: Gas taxes - Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:56:41 GMT
Video: As gas prices go up, guess who's getting richer? Garry Marr tackles gas taxes
I object! How to fight after filing - Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:07 GMT
You've filed your 2007 tax return and are anxiously awaiting your Notice of Assessment. What if the Canada Revenue Agency
disagrees with your filing position or denies some of your business expenses?
A simple guide to estate planning - Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:00:28 GMT
Planning your estate is first about attending to your will. Perhaps, much more. A well-thought-out estate plan ensures that your family is cared for should anything happen to you. It?s one important pillar of managing your wealth.
How to Guide to lowering your tax bill - Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:08:12 GMT
Tax changes and the budget; Tax strategies for employees; Tax tips for investors; How to maximize retirement tax benefits; Income splitting
Marred by taxes: hidden hazards lurk in hotel bills - Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:14 GMT
When was the last time you checked into a hotel room, got the room rate and found the final tab to be exactly the same. Never! And Garry Marr tells you why on Marred by Taxes.
Tax-free savings plan may benefit young and old - Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:00:10 GMT
The Tax-Free Savings Account announced in the federal budget will be a great companion to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan for many people, and even better than an RRSP for some.
GST cut likely the last, Harper says - Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:00:14 GMT
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Monday that a New Year's Day cut to the country's sales tax will likely be the last.
Flat tax simply better, report argues - Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:00:22 GMT
A flat tax on all incomes would not only be more efficient economically but would allow taxpayers to file a simple postcard-sized tax return, according to a report by a right-wing think-tank aimed at resurrecting interest in a single-rate federal income tax system with few exemptions or deductions.
Taming your tax liability - Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:00:09 GMT
Good succession planning includes a solid tax strategy.
According to tax specialist Paul Woolford, partner with KPMG's
enterprise services, most small businesses are doing a pretty good
job with their accounting, but a large percentage of them are not
taking advantage of all the tax-minimizing strategies available to
them.
Audits do not happen randomly - Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:00:09 GMT
There are no random audits," says William V. Baker, commissioner and chief executive of the Canada Revenue Agency, as he addressed attendees this past week at the Canadian Tax Foundation's annual conference in Montreal.
Canadians flunk tax test - Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:00:06 GMT
When it comes to knowing about tax rules that could save them money, Canadians aren't making the grade. That's the conclusion of the Great Canadian Tax Test, a recent survey commissioned by mutual fund company Mackenzie Financial. The average Canadian got only three of 10 answers right on the survey of common personal taxation rules.