Why don’t they want to deal with their finances including tax the right way? That’s what I often asked when I watch movies with an actor rushing to tax haven places such as Cayman Island or Switzerland. (Can you guess what movie is it?) Although for most of us who are unlikely to fly on… [Read More]
Free Tax Clinics In Calgary For Newcomers
Every newcomer in Canada has one thing in common other than craving for that favorite food your missing already the moment you left. And that is filing an income tax return in Canada every year regardless of what province you’ve settled. Don’t worry. In fact you might even look forward to this annual financial obligation… [Read More]
Immigrating To Canada? Learn Through Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
This is a guest post by Caroline Purver, a Cultural Communications Facilitator of Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) Ontario. SOPA was created to improve connections between pre-arrival and post arrival services using Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia’s (ISANS) suite of professional online tools. Are you immigrating to Canada? Want to arrive prepared? Then register for… [Read More]
How To Get Special Power Of Attorney At Philippine Consulate General In Calgary
For the first time I have to get a special power of attorney at Philippine Consulate General in Calgary. The trip went well with the help of a reader who shared a lot of tips which I’m going to write in details on this post. It is proven that you didn’t have to worry whether… [Read More]
Penalty In Renewing Philippine Passport With Less Than 6-Month Validity?
This is the question that crossed my mind and with a reader. I didn’t give it much thought before but on this blog post I’ll answer “If there is a penalty in renewing a Philippine Passport with less than 6-month validity?” Here’s the short answer. NO. There’s no penalty if you want to renew the… [Read More]