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Thursday, November 1, 2012

This is what we like to hear!

We had a GREAT experience.
Jane and John listened and were attentive. They were very helpful to us PROPERTY VIRGINS. We made two offers that didn’t work out but their diligence helped us TRULY find the house we were meant to own.

Friday, April 20, 2012

A few good words...

What one of our new and latest clients had to say, "We were led through the process of buying another house from beginning to end with great advice from beginning to end. John and Jane moved immediately on any of our requests to view houses and when the right one came along they were able to secure the sale for us. They were always aware of what we were looking for and gave us the right advice to get the house we wanted. They even provided the Home Inspection for us. We feel they went above and beyond our expectations and we are confident in giving their names to friends who are in need of great real estate agents. John and Jane were absolutely wonderful-they did a great job for us in finding exactly the right house.!!! Highly recommended! Thank you."
Clare and Joe Keast

Thank you Clarea nd Joe for your kind words!  Can't wait to see the new place once you are both moved in.

-Jane Ross
sales representative

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lowering Taxes For Home Buyers

Here is a little information thanks to Dean Del Mastro M.P. regarding First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit.

The fees associated with purchasing a first home can really add up.  To help Canadians with these costs, our Conservative Government introduced the First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit.  The credit allows Canadians to save up to $750 on qualifying homes purchased after January 27, 2009.

The First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit is also available to existing homeowners who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) who purchase a more accessible or functional home, or for the benefit of a DTC eligible person who is related to the individual purchasing the home.

Home Buyer's Plan
For many first-time home buyers or builders, saving for a down payment can be the most challenging part.  To help Canadians saving for their first big purchase, our Conservative Government raised the amount Canadians can withdraw from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) for a down payment on their first home.
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, our Conservative Government increased the maximum Canadians can withdraw from their RRSPs for a home purchase to $25,000.  Through these important actions, our Conservative Government is helping Canadians realize their dream of buying a new home.

For More Information call 1-800-959-8281 or visit WWW.CRA-ARC.GC.CA

Friday, January 13, 2012

Are You A Commuter?

In today's society it is not uncommon that someone commutes an hour even two hours to work each day.  Do you live in the Peterborough area and commute?  If you're sick of it and ready to sell your Peterborough home and move to the big city this is a great article for you that could save you a lot of money on your taxes.  Take a read...




Revenue Canada ruling on Moving closer to a job in Toronto Star Business News this morning.  This in a great tip to anyone who moves 40km closer to where they work whether they change jobs or not….


If you made a move in 2011 to significantly reduce your daily commute and kept all of your receipts, you can save yourself a chunk of money when you file your tax return.

As a result of a recent Tax Court of Canada decision, you can now deduct moving expenses if you moved to a new residence more than 40 kilometres closer to your workplace, even if you didn’t get a new job.

Glen Wunderlich was living in Toronto in mid-2004 when he accepted a position with the Burlington company Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. Upon receiving a promotion from the same company in early 2007, he decided to move to Oakville.

In determining his income for 2008, Wunderlich claimed moving expenses of $33,160. The Canada Revenue Agency denied these expenses on the basis that he did not have “a new work location.”

On appeal, Tax Court Judge Wyman Webb ruled that under the 
Income Tax Act an “eligible relocation” simply means “a relocation of a taxpayer...to enable the taxpayer to be employed at a location in Canada.” There is no actual requirement that there be a move from “an old work location” to “a new work location.”

As authority for his interpretation, he cited a previous decision of Justice C. Miller in 
Gelinas v. The Queen allowing moving expenses when a taxpayer moved from a part-time job to a full-time job with the same company.

The Judge also found that there is nothing in the legislation establishing a time period within which a move must occur following the commencement of employment at a new work location. Therefore, he said expenses are deductible even if the taxpayer moves at least 40 kilometres closer to his workplace months or even years after he starts working at a new job.

Therefore Wunderlich’s appeal was allowed, and the matter was referred back to the Minister of National Revenue for reassessment on the basis that he was entitled to deduct moving expenses of $33,160 in determining his 2008 income. 

And because he refused to take no for an answer, you and other taxpayers in a similar position can now also benefit from his perseverance

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