Gary J Fisher CPA, CMA
37 King William St. P1H 1G6 Huntsville, ON, Canada

To Our Valued Clients: Do to the very high volume of returns, if we have not received your 2017 Tax Information by Friday April 20, 2018... We are not able to guarantee your T1 Return will be filed before Monday April 30, 2018 to avoid penalties and interest. This Applies to all personal and self-employed income tax filers. Thank you for understanding :) The Gary Fisher CPA, CMA Team .

Did you know that you can Call your Pharmacy and get a Annual Summary? Well now you do;)

Tax Time Office Hours Monday - Friday 9-6pm Saturday- 9-2pm

Why did the Accountant Cross the road? So he could claim it on his travel expenses

Happy Birthday Gary...we hope you are enjoying your vacation and you are having a fabulous day!

On December 16, 1773, [243 years ago today] colonists dumped nearly 350 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act and other oppressive tax measures. The Boston Tea Party was the most famous taxation protest by the America colonies. They argued there should be no taxation without representation.

Are you staying up-to-date with tax legislation changes? ...No? No worries, that is! We've updated our Resources page. Check out our TAX TIPS & TRAPS Newsletter -- below :)

Need proof of income? or maybe some info on timing and amounts of tax benefits (e.g. Canada Child Benefit)? TIPS is the Tax Information Phone Service (1-800-267-6999), call them! For more info on TIPS: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tps/menu-eng.html

What will happen to your TFSA when you pass away? This is a great question, because people seldom think about what will happen to a TFSA once they pass away and they should. In general, a spouse should be designated as a Successor Holder rather than a Beneficiary. Heres why...

Happy Fun Fact Friday & Cheers! To a good weekend, and to all the New Mexicans who have reached 100+ years old; you are now legally tax-exempt! (If you are not dependents).

Happy Long Weekend! It's time to get going on those gardens! Will you be selling some of your edible goods? You can claim materials and pets that scare away Muskoka's many hungry hippos.... Friday's Fun Fact: The Tax Court decided a farmer was allowed to claim cat and dog food because their outdoor pets were meant to keep wildlife away from their bankable blueberries....

Happy Rainy Weekend . . . Netflix time? Friday's Fun Fact: In 2014, the hit Netflix show "House of Cards" stopped filming in the State of Maryland -- film tax credits were expected to run out. The show received $11,600,000.00 for its 1st Season and $15,000,000.00 for its 2nd Season. The production team placed the show on hold while waiting for the outcome of two separate bills in the Maryland Legislature. According to the Maryland Film Industry Coalition, film production ... in the state has a $400,000,000.00 impact on the economy - that's 400 million! Filming resumed in 6 months later, in June 2014. See more

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~ Great tax season everyone! :D Now its time to C e l e b r a t e good times.... C'mon! ~

Oh darn! :( ~It's May 2nd, the Deadline to File and Pay your Income Tax~ Banks are closed at this hour -- but you still have until Midnight to pay your 2015 T1 Return balance owing and can do it online!! :)... Check it out: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/mypayment/

Reeeeeeeeeaallly? Really! Fun Fact Friday: Dog food is deductible if it is for a service dog.

Wacky Wednesday Wisdom: In Texas, cowboy boots are exempt from sales tax but hiking boots are not . . . at least we can probably all agree boots are made for walking!

~ Once again, Happy Birthday to this guy! We wish you a wonderful evening off <3 ~

Let's Fly Away, Fun Fact Friday: In the state of Kansas, un-tethered hot air balloon rides are exempt from sales tax because they are considered a legitimate form or air transportation :) [Tethered hot air balloon rides, on the other hand, are considered to be an amusement ride and therefore are subject to sales tax.]

Wacky Wednesday Wig Wisdom: In 1795, England put a tax on the aromatic powders that men and women put on their wigs. This led to a dramatic decline in the popularity of wigs.

To Our Valued Clients: Due to the very high volume of returns, if we have not already received your 2015 Tax Information we will not be able to guarantee your T1 Return will be filed before May 2, 2016, this year's due date. Please note: Those with a balance owing must pay the CRA on or before May 2, 2016 to avoid penalties and interest. This applies to all personal and self-employed income tax filers.... Thank you for understanding, Happy Spring! -The Gary Fisher CPA, CMA Team

Those pesky fraudulent calls are going around again... one reported number comes to us all the way from Pleasanton, California (925-271-7471). If they don't catch you, they may leave a message saying they will freeze your bank account unless you call their Belleville number (613-689-9518). Not true! Don't phone these numbers.... CRA has 1-800- numbers. For Individuals wondering about about taxes, telephone scams, and other concerns phone: 1-800-959-8281

~ Happy Mid-April! ~ Beginning tomorrow (the official mid-marker of the month) if your 2015 Tax Information has not been received by us, due to the busy-ness of this business, we will not be able to guarantee your T1 Return will be prepared, signed, and sent off before this year's due date. For those who have previously had Tax Returns with Balances Owing to CRA, we strongly encourage you get your information to us ASAP. ... If you have already given us your papers, but have not come in to sign, please do, so we can file your 2015 Tax Return in a timely manner -- without risking interest, penalties, and all this: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca///tpcs/ncm-tx/ntrst/menu-eng.html . Thank you! And Finally, Happy Spring! -The Gary Fisher CPA, CMA Team

Wacky Wednesday Wisdom: King Henry I allowed knights to opt out of their duties by paying a tax called "Scutage" (from Latin 'scutum' meaning shield".) At first the tax wasn't high, but when King John came to power he raised it 300%. Some claim that the excessive tax rate was one of the things that contributed to the creation of the Magna Carta, which limited the kings power...... check out the photos for more info.

How bizarre.... New York City places a special tax on prepared foods, so sliced bagels are taxed once as food and again as prepared food, thus creating a sliced bagel tax.

Did you know if you or someone you know has Celiac Disease, the Gluten-Free products purchased due to the necessary diet change can be claimed as Medical Expenses! See details here: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca///lns300-350/330-331/clc-eng.html

Fun Fact Friday: The Cayman Islands do not impose income or property taxes on its citizens. Instead it raises money through import and export taxes, tourist fees, work permit fees, and transaction fees.

~ Just rockin' out at the office on this gloomy, dreary Friday day. Not to worry it's the weekend soon enough, so Happy Weekend everyone! ~ - Oh April Fool's! - We'll all still be chuggaluggin' away to finish your taxes on time throughout the weekend...does that still make it a weekend? No matter to us, we'll still be happily funkin' out in this office ~