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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:

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

Be prepared for a tax audit

You’re being audited… just knowing that is enough to strike fear in the heart of the average taxpayer.
- Tuesday, February 10, 2009

It pays to hire apprentices

“Then the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit could help you,” says Chartered Accountant Scott Conner, Senior Tax Manager, BDO Dunwoody LLP in Huntsville.
- Sunday, February 8, 2009

Buy or sell investments in tough times

These days, buying or selling any investments is a difficult decision. If you investigate the tax rules first, it may help to make that decision a lot easier.
- Saturday, February 7, 2009

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit

“As parents we hear requests like these all the time,” says Chartered Accountant Rosa Maria Iuliano, Tax Partner, Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP. “Our children want to be active, and the Government of Canada is supporting families through a non-refundable tax credit to parents who pay to register their children in prescribed programs of physical activity.”
- Friday, February 6, 2009

U.S. Rental Income

With U.S. housing prices in decline, many Canadians have purchased property in the United States.
- Thursday, February 5, 2009

Incorporate to save taxes

“Active Canadian-controlled private corporations that carry on business in Canada enjoy significantly lower tax rates than individuals,” says Chartered Accountant Steve Blazino, Fitzpatrick & Partners LLP in Thunder Bay.
- Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Giving in difficult times

“Donating helps everyone – you the taxpayer and those in need,” says Chartered Accountant Rosa Maria Iuliano, Tax Partner, Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP in Ottawa.
- Monday, February 2, 2009
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