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Posted on October 27, 2024

Feminism? How about Human Rights?

According to current feminist ideology, males are privileged in our society. However, many more men than women are dying by suicide, work accidents, and murder. … Read More ›

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The case for Basic Income Guarantee

The welfare system is a poverty trap (see previous post). The system won’t help you unless you’re destitute; it won’t cushion you if you happen … Read More ›

Posted on August 18, 2016June 26, 2021
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What is it like to be on Welfare in British Columbia?

Application requirements for a single adult: Two previous years in a row earning income of at least $7,000 per year.1 No more than $2,000 in … Read More ›

Posted on August 10, 2016June 26, 2021
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Charitable donation vs. Political contribution

When you donate $100, you don’t always have to donate $100. You can get back a portion of your donation by paying less tax. In … Read More ›

Posted on July 14, 2016June 30, 2021
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Medical expenses tax credits calculator

The equations spelled out, the meaning of the variables explained, with a simple calculator. $ Medical Expenses Province: Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland … Read More ›

Posted on July 11, 2016June 3, 2021
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Should I defer paying my property tax?

BC property owners who are 55 or older may qualify to defer paying property tax. The interest charges are low, and they’re not compounded. While … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 2016June 3, 2021
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Keeping money in the corporation

You’re a sole, small business owner. Your corporation is making a profit. Should you keep the profits that exceed your living expenses inside the corporation, … Read More ›

Posted on June 23, 2016June 30, 2021
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Paying yourself – taxation on salary vs dividends

You’re the sole owner of a small business. Your business yielded a profit this year. If you pay yourself a salary1, the company will pay … Read More ›

Posted on June 22, 2016November 10, 2024
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Middle-class tax cut?

Early in their second month in office, the newly elected liberal party of Canada implemented their campaign promise marketed as “the middle-class tax cut”. The … Read More ›

Posted on December 1, 2015June 1, 2021
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