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Ontario Ministry of Labour: Tips and Gratuities New Rules

Starting June 10, 2016, it will be illegal for employers to keep a portion of employees’ tips and other gratuities, except as permitted by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These rules affect employers and employees covered by the ESA … Continue reading

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Do I have to charge HST on tips on services? What about CPP, EI and Income Tax?

Canada Revenue Agency informs that: “Tips or service charges are not usually added to a bill. In general, consumers tip a percentage of the amount of a bill to service providers such as to waiters, waitresses, barbers, hairdressers, and taxi … Continue reading

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Canada Revenue Agency: Manage Online Mail – New Service

Commencing February 9, 2015, a new service called Manage Online Mail is being offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to electronically deliver mail to Canadians. Online mail is the best way to manage your correspondence from the CRA. This … Continue reading

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Canada Revenue Agency Warns: Beware of telephone and email scams

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) warns all taxpayers to beware of telephone calls or emails that claim to be from the CRA but are not. These are phishing and other fraudulent scams that could result in identity and financial theft. … Continue reading

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