HAP Chartered Professional Accountant

02/21/2026

Friendly reminder:

The deadline to contribute to your RRSP for the 2025 tax year is March 2, 2026.

12/26/2025

10/23/2025

You can now get your SIN almost instantly if you apply online and have one of the following:
💼 work permit
🎓 study permit
🪪 permanent resident card

If eligible, your application will be processed through a new automated solution, and your SIN will be available in My Service Canada Account 💻

🖱️ https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.html

05/23/2025

Due to the potential Canada Post strike, some City documents, including property tax notices, may be delayed.

⏰ Reminder that property tax payments must still be received by July 3. Pay early to allow time for processing.

Payments can be made:
👉 Through online banking
👉 In-person at 515 West 10th Avenue
👉 At your bank or ATM

If tax payments sent by mail arrive late, a 5% penalty is applied to the unpaid balance. Canada Post postmarks are not proof of on-time payment. Courier is recommended for international payments to ensure timely receipt.

Learn more about accessing other key City services during a potential postal strike ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jf9lzq

03/03/2025

⏳ Reminder: Today is the deadline to contribute to your RRSP for the 2024 tax year.

Making your contribution on time can help maximize tax savings and support your long-term financial goals.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at HAP CPA! Thank you for your trust and support this year. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2025!

11/28/2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Canada’s withholding tax rate for non-residents selling taxable Canadian property will increase from 25% to 35%.

從 2025 年 1 月 1 日 起，加拿大針對 非居民 出售應稅加拿大房地產的預扣稅率將從 25% 提高至 35%。

If you’re a non-resident planning to sell property in Canada, keep these changes in mind for your tax planning.

如果您是計劃在加拿大出售房地產的非居民，請在稅務規劃中注意這些變化。

11/21/2024

加拿大總理Justin Trudeau與新民主黨（NDP）合作，推出了一項總值63億加元的經濟援助計劃，旨在支持面對生活成本上升的加拿大人。主要措施包括：

(1) 一次性250加元補助：超過1800萬名加拿大人將有資格申請（申請者必須在2023年有工作並收入不超過15萬加元，且已提交2023年的報稅表）。
(2) 臨時免除GST：從2024年12月14日至2025年2月15日，部分商品將免除GST，包括速食、餐廳餐點、酒類、玩具、書籍、拼圖、報紙和聖誕樹等。

這項計劃旨在於經濟困難時期提供財務支援，但仍需經國會批准。
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若您需要有關此臨時免GST政策或其他相關事宜的協助，請隨時與我們聯繫。
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11/21/2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in partnership with the NDP, has introduced a $6.3 billion affordability package to support Canadians facing rising living costs. Key measures include:

1. A one-time $250 rebate for over 18 million Canadians (You must have worked and made $150,000 or less in 2023 & filed your 2023 tax return)

2. A temporary suspension of GST from December 14, 2024 to February 15, 2025 on select items, such as grab-and-go meals, restaurant bills, alcohol, toys, books, puzzles, newspapers, and Christmas trees.

The package aims to provide financial relief during a challenging economic period and is subject to parliamentary approval.

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For clients needing assistance with this temporary GST suspension or other related matters, please feel free to contact us for support.
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