Howie’s Bookkeeping
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Howie’s Bookkeeping
@howiesbookkeeping.bsky.social
Howie’s Bookkeeping, located in Guelph ON, your tax and bookkeeping specialists.

Please visit https://howiesbookkeeping.ca/.
Donate to The Red Cross and help the Canadian Wildfire rescue efforts.

The Canadian Government will match all donations.

Contact your employer, in some cases, some employers have also been known to match employee donations for some disasters. :)

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Donate to the Canadian Wildfire Fund
As a donor, your contribution to the Canadian Wildfire Fund will enhance Canada’s readiness and response to the escalating wildfire risks and bolster resilience. Your support may be used to address pr...
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May 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today is a federal election day, make sure you get out to vote.

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April 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Carbon Tax in Canada is no more. That also means the Canada Carbon Rebate is also going to be stopped, the last payment will be April.

Going forward I will no longer estimate the Canada Carbon Rebate when I complete tax returns.

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Carney kills consumer carbon tax in first move as prime minister | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent point of attack for the Conservatives in recent years: the consumer carbon tax.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Federal political contribution tax credit

Donate to a federal political party or candidate by Dec 31, 2024 and receive a tax credit of 75% on your tax return, a donation of $20 only costs $5 after your tax credit.

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Line 41000 – Federal political contribution tax credit - Canada.ca
This page provides information on the Federal political contributions line 40900 (total contributions) and line 41000 (tax credit).
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December 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Howie's Bookkeeping would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 25, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Did you know if an employer submits a T4 or an adjusted T4 after you have filed your return and it increases your balance owing, the CRA will reassess your return? They will not do the same if it increases your refund.

We will adjust your return for free to get you the money you are owed.
December 17, 2024 at 8:08 PM
In Spring of 2025, working Canadians may receive a rebate cheque for $250. There has not been any definite commitment from Ottawa yet.

To receive any benefit or credit, your tax returns must be filed and up to date

If you are behind in filing returns, contact us, we can help get you caught up.
December 17, 2024 at 4:36 AM
To my knowledge I don't have any clients who work for the Government of Canada, maybe you did before coming to Howie's Bookkeeping. If you did, you may be entitled to compensation over the Phoenix pay fiasco.

www.canada.ca/en/treasury-...
Notice regarding class action relating to the implementation of the Phoenix payroll system (Articles 579 and 590 CCP) - Canada.ca
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December 8, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Are you not receiving government benefits due to the Canada Post strike? Sign up for direct deposit online or by calling the CRA.

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Direct deposit for individuals – Payments the CRA sends you - Canada.ca
How to sign up for or change your direct deposit information.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is time we end violence against women.

www.cbc.ca/news/fifthes...
Journalist who was on Polytechnique murderer's kill list describes moment she found out she was a target | CBC News
Two days after the École Polytechnique massacre, journalist Francine Pelletier learned she and 18 other women were on the gunman's hit list because it was published in the newspaper she worked for.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Howie's Bookkeeping in Guelph ON is now listed on the Better Business Bureau website. If you have used our services in the past, please feel free to leave a review.
Howie’s Bookkeeping | BBB Business Profile | Better Business Bureau
Not BBB Accredited. Tax Return Preparation in Guelph, ON. See BBB rating, reviews, complaints, and more.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:13 AM