Year: 2016

April Newsletter

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Gwyneth James Named Peterborough & District United Way’s Community Campaign Chair

Announced today, Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA and Senior Partner of Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants is named the Peterborough and District United Way’s Community Campaign Chair. Peterborough Examiner Article As a recognized community leader, we are excited and proud that Gwyneth will be so deeply involved in a community campaign that touches so … Read more

Employment Expenses – What’s Eligible and What’s Not

By Gwyneth James MBA CPA CGA, Senior Partner When you are employed by an organization that requires you to use your car to do your job or needs you to provide your own tools, our tax system allows a deduction for those expenses from your taxable income. However, your employer must provide you with a … Read more

Marital Status Changes – Part 2 – Tax Impact

By Gwyneth James MBA CPA CGA Last post addressed when to notify the government of a change in marital status and touched on why it’s important. This month I’ll explain the pros and cons of being a couple…from the tax point-of-view only! Remember that gender is irrelevant as is the distinction between married and common-law. When … Read more

Marital Status Changes – Part 1 – Notifying CRA

By Gwyneth James MBA CPA CGA, Senior Partner Cody & James CPAs A change in marital status can have a huge impact on your taxes and on other benefits you receive. If you neglect to inform the government of a change, there may be back-dated adjustments that you weren’t expecting. In the excitement of a … Read more

Top 5 Signs You Are an “Anti-Preneur”

I have coined a new word which I introduced in a speech to the Women’s Business Network a few years ago: The “Anti-Preneur” This is a person who thinks they are an entrepreneur, but in fact they are exactly the opposite. Much is written about the skill set needed by an entrepreneur, but clearly the … Read more

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