Gabriele Banka

Banka: Little known facts about RRSPs and their expiry

Make sure you're taking advantage of RRSP tax savings and they're not taking advantage of you

Banka: Considering the benefits of incorporation

Many people that have proprietorships ask how they can reduce their tax bill. One way is to incorporate.

Banka: Tax deductions help off-set home care service costs

A senior, or their care giver, can deduct some of the expenses from home care services.

Banka: Tax deductions help off-set home care service costs

A senior, or their care giver, can deduct some of the expenses from home care services.

Banka: Update on claiming medical expenses

Only 15 per cent of the amount over three per cent of your net income can be deducted on your income tax return.

Banka: Stance toughening on foreign investment tax loopholes

Governments are cooperating to try to stop the lack of disclosure of taxable income by exchanging information about their citizens.

Banka: Financial assistance for retirement income

Develop an expense budget to see how much income you will need to cover your expenses to age 85-90.

Banka: Financial assistance for retirement income

Develop an expense budget to see how much income you will need to cover your expenses to age 85-90.

Banka: Dealing with Canada Pension Plan deductions

CRA is promoting use of their on-line services at My Business Account and My Account.

Banka: Snowbirds can face taxation in Canada and the U.S.

There are several ways to determine if you need to file a U.S. tax return.

Banka: Year-end tax saving tips for corporations

There are generally five ways of receiving income from a corporation that you own other than removing your initial investment.

Banka: How to avoid common home renovation pitfalls

Some tips and things to watch out for when hiring a renovation contractor from any segment of the construction industry.

Banka: B.C. home renovation tax credit often overlooked

The B.C. government has created the home renovation tax credit, similar to one that was created by the federal government.

Personal finance: Death, taxes and what has to be done

If there is no will, then the court will appoint an administrator as the legal representative.

Banka: Some options on how to start a business

To open a business, I think you need to live here for a while…to determine if their is a missing business service need here.

Banka: Understanding cloud computing

Cloud computing is actually just a different expression for Internet access.

Banka: The consequences of not filing a tax return

There are many financial benefits to filing a tax return every year.

Banka: Some good, some bad aspects of 2013 federal budget

The major focus of the budget was getting Canadians trained to work in fields that are in high-demand.

Banka: Tax relief options for disabled

The most under-utilized tax code benefit is the use of the disability tax credit.

Banka: Tax implication changes facing non-profit organizations

Non-profit organizations have unique accounting and reporting needs.