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Inst. of Chartered Accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario is the qualifying and regulatory body of Ontario’s 33,000 Chartered Accountants and 5,000 CA students. Since 1879, the Institute has protected the public interest through the CA profession’s high standards of qualification and the enforcement of its rules of professional conduct. The Institute works in partnership with the other provincial Institutes of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants to provide national standards and programs that are used as examples around the world.

Most Recent Articles by Inst. of Chartered Accountants:

Your home could be a tax write-off

“If so, you may qualify to deduct the maintenance costs, provided you meet one of two tests set by the government,” says Chartered Accountant John Wonfor, National Tax Partner, BDO Dunwoody LLP, National Office in Toronto.
- Sunday, March 1, 2009

Pay taxes on installment plan

“If you’re required to pay your taxes in installments, don’t put off sending in your return,” advises Chartered Accountant Rob Chaggares of Rumley & Chaggares in Newmarket.
- Saturday, February 28, 2009

Childcare costs can be deducted

“If you pay childcare expenses, you may be entitled to some welcome tax relief,” explains Chartered Accountant Sam Zuk, Partner, Soberman LLP in Toronto.
- Friday, February 27, 2009

Effective use of the capital-gains exemption

Are you ready to retire after many years of building a successful business? Wouldn’t it be nice to cash out without attracting a huge tax bill?
- Thursday, February 26, 2009

Student moving expenses

If so, you may be able to claim your moving expenses, according to Chartered Accountant Gary Katz, Partner, Logan Katz LLP Chartered Accountants in Ottawa.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Employee moving expenses

If you moved to another part of Canada to start a new job or business, you can deduct some of the costs on your 2008 tax return. But your new home must be at least 40 kilometres closer to the new place of employment or business than your previous home was.
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Employee or independent contractor

Are you self-employed? Make sure you understand the requirements set by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if you want to take full advantage of the tax benefits.
- Monday, February 23, 2009

Claim tuition fees and more!

Are you thinking of returning to school now that you’ve retired? Or do you have a student pursuing post-secondary studies in your family?
- Saturday, February 21, 2009

Split pension income to save taxes

Even in this difficult economy, there is good news for retirees – you can realize significant potential tax savings by splitting eligible pension income with your spouse.
- Friday, February 20, 2009

Deduct your room and board

Are you an athlete living away from home and playing for a team? And are you sponsored by a charity or a non-profit organization?
- Thursday, February 19, 2009

Tax benefits for the self-employed

‘If you are self-employed, make sure you know about all of the available tax benefits,” says Chartered Accountant Gary Kopstick, Senior Tax Partner, Soberman LLP in Toronto.
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Canada’s most under-used business tax incentive

Ironically, one of Canada’s largest tax-incentive programs is also one of the most under-used. Make sure that you look into it to determine if your business qualifies.
- Monday, February 16, 2009

Bring out your medical receipts at tax time

Medical expenses can add up to a significant total, so if you or a family member paid out money for medical reasons this year, be sure to claim the costs on your income tax return.
- Friday, February 13, 2009
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