The federal government and all but a few state governments will immediately have their hands out for a bit of your prize. The top federal tax rate is 37% for income over $500,000. The first thing that happens when you turn in that winning ticket is that the federal governmentRead More →
Did You Know? Phragmites comes from the Greek word Phragma meaning “fence.” They are also known as common reed or reed grass. They were introduced to the United States in the 19th century when ships from Eurasia inadvertently carried phragmites seeds in their ballast. Where did Phragmites originally come from?Read More →
Price fixing is an agreement (written, verbal, or inferred from conduct) among competitors that raises, lowers, or stabilizes prices or competitive terms. A plain agreement among competitors to fix prices is almost always illegal, whether prices are fixed at a minimum, maximum, or within some range. … What type ofRead More →
Incorporation is a form of business ownership that creates a distinct legal entity separate from its owners (shareholders) unlike legal business structures such as sole proprietorships and partnerships. When a corporation is created, each owner is issued shares proportional to the percentage of ownership. Why you should not incorporate? It’sRead More →
No, CRA does not use automated calls under any circumstances. Plus, CRA agents don’t leave any personal information of any kind on messages. … Contact you with a prerecorded message claiming you owe money to the CRA, threaten police action or ask you to call a number to settle yourRead More →
Coercive control can involve a range of criminal offences including assault, rape, threats to kill, burglary and criminal damage. Coercive control is a criminal offence even if you have not experienced any physical violence or damage to your property. What is coercive control law? Coercive control is an act orRead More →
UBI would ensure all Canadians have a guaranteed level of income from the federal government. Small communities in Manitoba and Ontario have piloted the system, but Canada has never implemented it. Will there be universal basic income? Similarly, Congress, based on its current composition, won’t pass universal basic income. WhileRead More →
Under 26 U.S.C. 7201, any person who willfully attempts to evade or defeat any Internal Revenue Code tax (including the tax on distilled spirits) has committed a felony and shall be fined up to $100,000, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both, plus the cost of prosecution. Under 26Read More →
Disguised Toast is a popular streamer known for starting out his career with the Hearthstone streams. He is currently the talk of the gaming community after receiving a temporary ban from the streaming platform Twitch. Does disguised toast live in America? Disguised Toast aka Jeremy Wang is Canadian streamer &Read More →
Fenian raids, series of abortive armed incursions conducted by the Fenians, an Irish-nationalist secret society, from the United States into British Canada in the late 19th century. The unrealized aim of the quixotic raids was to conquer Canada and exchange it with Great Britain for Irish independence. How many timesRead More →