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The risk is not only that customers might be misinformed or misled by a company name but also the possibility of the Corporation that registered its name first suing the second one for loss of profits. Similarly, names suggesting connection to the crown or the levels of government are prohibited. Representing a company as Vol. 7 Iss. 02 – February 2015 involved in a particular activity which requires a licence from its governing body is also prohibited without proper written consent. For example, a company with the word “engineer” or “engineering” in its name would need special permission from Professional Engineers Ontario. Searching the yellow pages, searching on the internet and any other source where business names would be available is a good way to start and identify conflicts. Each official NUANS report requires a fee, which means, if a name is chosen (to submit and receive a NUANS report) without adequate due diligence, one could easily spend hundreds of dollars trying to find a unique name that has not been already registered. Many on-line service providers offer the NUANS search report service. What should be kept in mind is that these reports are valid (the name is reserved) for 90 days. If you do not incorporate your company within that time, the NUANS will or federal incorporations. A expire and another NUANS search provincial NUANS will not work will be required. This means the for a Federal incorporation. fee needs to be submitted again Should you require assistance and depending on how long it has with incorporating your company passed since its expiry, the name at any stage of the process, do not might no longer be available. hesitate to contact Lawson Clark & Once you decide on the name, Oldman Professional Corporation and established its availability, at 905-683-2741. you will need to choose one of six legal endings (the French equivalents are also available) being: Incorporated, Limited, Corporation, Inc., Ltd., Corp. These legal elements cannot RS act as the distinguishing TO CI I L factor of the company SO S & name. For example, if GE RS A E T G IS there is a company RT RR O A M B existing with the name IAL E& T ERC A M of Red Roses Inc., ST OM &C LE E naming your business A T E A STS • R ORPOR & TRU Red Roses Ltd. will not S E T • C LS - ESTA Evenings address the conflict. 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First, the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is the federal agency that exists to protect the savings of Canadians in the event their bank fails or goes bankrupt. If you have an eligible account held in Canadian dollars at a CDIC member institution, you’re automatically insured up to $100,000. The first thing you should know is that, while deposits up to $100,000 are insured, not all deposits are covered, as follows: Insured Deposits You will receive insurance on: • Savings and chequing accounts; • GICs or other term deposits with an original term to maturity of 5 years or less; • Money orders, certified cheques, travellers’ cheques and bank drafts issued by CDIC members; • Accounts that hold realty taxes on mortgaged properties. Uninsured Deposits There is no insurance coverage for: • Mutual funds and stocks; • GICs, and other term deposits with a date to maturity of more than 5 years; • Bonds and Treasury bills • Foreign currency, including U.S. dollar accounts. You will be covered up to $100,000 separately for each of the eligible accounts you hold: an account in one name, an account in joint names, for a trust account, and for the RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs you own. Here, from CIDC are tips for applying this information to your retirement plan: 1. Personal Accounts/Joint Accounts – If you’re looking to maximize your insurance protection, it’s good to remember that deposits held in one name are protected separately from those held jointly. So, if you have personal deposits, your spouse has personal deposits, and you own deposits jointly, you would have total coverage of up to $300,000. 2. Trust Deposits – CDIC insures trust deposits separately from deposits held personally by the trustee or the beneficiary. In this instance, the deposits are separately insured per beneficiary not per depositor. So a trust account in which your five grandchildren have an equal share could be protected up to $500,000. 3. Spousal RRSPs – Eligible deposits held in an RRSP are insured separately from other eligible deposits. In the case of a spousal RRSP, the contributor and the owner are different people. Eligible contributions are added to other registered deposits in the name of the spouse or common-law partner for whom the plan is established – and not with the contributor’s deposits. 4. Foreign currency – If you are a snowbird or considering becoming one, it’s important to remember that CDIC does not insure foreign currency, including U.S. dollar accounts. To take responsibility for your money and to keep it safe in your retirement, information is available from your financial advisor, as well as online at cdic.ca. How to get through tax season with a smile (NC) Spring is not far off, but with one hurdle first: tax time. Turn it into an advantage for yourself with a few easy tips: File, pay on time – and online If you owe taxes, file and pay on time and you won’t get charged late filing penalties and interest. If you don’t owe taxes, you should still file on time. This will ensure that you receive your Canada child tax benefits or GST/HST credit without delay. If you’re expecting a refund, you can have it in your bank account in as little as eight days if you file online and sign up for direct deposit. Claim your tax credits • Medical expenses – You can claim amounts spent on eligible medical expenses, including prescription drugs, medical devices, and special dietary needs. If you have medical coverage through your employer, you can claim the amounts that were not covered by the plan. • Charitable donations – If it’s your first time claiming charitable donations, or your first time since 2007, you may get an extra 25% credit your donation, to a maximum of $1,000. • Fitness and arts credits for kids – The children’s fitness and arts tax credits help make the cost of art lessons and organized fitness Page 12 activities for your children under 16 a little more affordable. You can claim up to $1,000 (under proposed changes) in eligible fitness-related expenses, and up to $500 in eligible arts-related expenses per child. • Family Tax Cut – It’s a proposed non-refundable tax credit of up to $2,000 available to eligible couples with children under the age of 18, and is effective starting with the 2014 tax year. Ask for help If you have a modest income, a simple tax situation, and need help completing and filing your return, many community organizations host tax clinics that may be able to help you. To see if you are eligible for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program go to www.cra.gc.ca/ volunteer. Ask for a payment plan The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that some taxpayers may be going through a tough time. If you owe taxes but can’t pay, talk to the CRA about your situation. You may be able to set up a payment arrangement which lets you pay in smaller chunks over time. More information is available at www.cra. gc.ca/paymentarrangements. Don’t leave your taxes to chance Getting a refund or having a balance owing when you file your return is not like winning or losing the lottery. It’s simple math. If you’re consistently getting a refund, it means you’re paying too much tax during the year. 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