Harmonized Tax - ONLY YOU CAN MAKE difference!The intended purpose is to blend the GST and the PST into one tax. This will cut down the paperwork burden for Ontario businesses and, in theory, lessen staff by merging both departments. This could be a noble attempt to cut costs. There is just one problem. Rather than just blending the products and services that now charge both taxes, the provincial government has decided that it will apply this new tax to almost all goods and services that you do not pay PST on now!
You are about to become the victim of one of the largest tax hikes in our history. How will this affect you? Let's start with just a few things that are to be charged the extra 8% to see how it will affect you and your family.
Gasoline
Home heating fuel
Water
Hydro
Used cars
Government and city services
Any service you now use for your home or business such as repairs, professional services of any kind, construction materials etc......and these are just a few.
Please read the article in the following link. The $1000 bribe they are offering will not even cover the increased costs. This tax grab will hit Ontarians hard.
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/269917
Almost everything currently without PST in your life except children's clothing, prescriptions, diapers, and feminine hygiene products will now cost you 8% more. Oh and here is a kicker. The fuel tax will slide with the increasing cost of that fuel.
Our premier is counting on taxpayers to do what they usually do when a new tax is added. Nothing! It is very important that you start to research and discuss this with your friends and family. It is not too late to stop this if you are willing to send an email to the premier asking him either to:
a) stop the tax grab all together or
b) do what was originally intended and blend the tax on the products that now have both taxes and not to extend the new tax to everything else.
If you just sit there remember you loose the right to complain. Get UP and start telling everyone about this injustice and we can stop this today. Don't think your email will not count.
Click the link below to send your objections to Dalton McGuinty:
www.premier.gov.on.ca/feedback/feedback.asp
PASS THIS ON - SHOW YOU OBJECT- IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE OF YOUR TIME
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THIS IS A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT STORY
I have to say that I've had my fair share of issues with the Government. I have a business associate that has helped and guided me through my business relating to issues that have come up with Government. I've even had to pay for taxes that...well....I guess they had to be paid.
I also have argued on issues with the Government where they were at fault and sent me claims of penalties for submission of T4 slips that were not true. It was a $800 bill that they were going after and it took me 5 letters, and a phone call everyday to somewhere in Canada to finally be advised that "under the circumstances" this will be removed.
I have to share this story with everyone however as this one actually brought a tear to my eye. I'm a business man in Canada and the USA and it's not easy to run a company. It's the toughest job that's out there as the stress can tear your family and even your own sanity apart.
I heard about this story, and I wanted to share it with you. If you have 20 minutes to spare, I highly advise you to listen. The story is very sad, has a happy ending, but the results have destroyed a man that once wanted to start a company.
I'm always asked...."what's your biggest challenge in running a business?" The answer: "The Government".
Bottom line: Know the tax laws and pay the taxes!
CLICK HERE - second story on the page "TAX MISTAKE"
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It is with a great privilege that FPM Marketing and Design (FPM3) was awarded the redesign of the Mohawk College website for the radio and newspaper. As a graduate of Mohawk College Radio Broadcasting, I have to say that it was an honor to be given the contract for the redesign. I once worked at the radio station C101 broadcasting Saturday mornings to broadcast to....well....myself. I think i have some old tapes of me, talking to me.
Now of course, Mohawk Radio is on a frequency FM 101.1 vs the cable broadcast it was when I was there.
Maybe it was a good thing that people didn't hear me!
Keep posted....I'll let you know when it's online!
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I was asked by Bill Kelly to come in and talk a bit more about the internet and what his happening with the online world. I was featuring the "Twitter" and the options of how you can make it work for your business.
I will be featured on 900 CHML in the future, and will keep you posted on my Twitter and this Blog
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW
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Introducing Danielle Harper, our Mingle recording girl has accepted the position of Marketing Coordinator for FPM Marketing (Canada). I'm excited to announce that Danielle Harper to take this position. Danielle will be working as our Marketing Coordinator for the coming 4 months.
This position is still available for full time beginning in August 2009, as Danielle will be going to University in August.
We'll be looking to fill the position still, so if you think you have the skills send the resumes through.
email: adam@fpm3.com
Subject: Marketing Coordinator
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