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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:08:47 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>TruckPR-TFS Group</title><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/</link><description>TFS Group news and information from TruckPR and SiefkesPetit Communications</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:59:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>4 Tips for Filing Your 2011 Income Tax Return</title><category>RRSP</category><category>Taxes</category><category>income taxes</category><dc:creator>TruckPR</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/2012/2/1/4-tips-for-filing-your-2011-income-tax-return.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">288660:3174724:14977616</guid><description><![CDATA[Because 2012 is a leap year, you have an extra day to find the income statements, assessment notices, receipts, logbooks, and anything else you need to back up your claims. Lucky you. Here&#8217;s how to make the most of it.
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]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/rss-comments-entry-14607743.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Make Strategic Use of Your CCA</title><category>Taxes</category><dc:creator>TruckPR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/2011/11/1/make-strategic-use-of-your-cca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">288660:3174724:14607484</guid><description><![CDATA[Capital Cost Allowance, or CCA, is a way to to deduct a calculated portion of the truck’s expense over a period of years as the vehicle depreciates. It’s a great system but requires some strategic planning—and the right information—in order to make the most of it.
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]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/rss-comments-entry-14607432.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>4 Things You Should Know About Filing Taxes Online</title><category>Recordkeeping</category><category>Taxes</category><dc:creator>TruckPR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:00:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/2011/8/26/4-things-you-should-know-about-filing-taxes-online.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">288660:3174724:12335912</guid><description><![CDATA[More Canadians than ever file their income tax returns online. It&#8217;s easy and if you&#8217;re due a refund, you&#8217;re going to get it two to four weeks sooner than you would filing by mail. Still, each year we get questions about the process. Here are four things you should know about filing electronically.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/rss-comments-entry-12335912.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>And Another Thing About That Company Car Expense Claim</title><category>Recordkeeping</category><category>Taxes</category><dc:creator>TruckPR</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:41:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/2011/7/28/and-another-thing-about-that-company-car-expense-claim.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">288660:3174724:12313982</guid><description><![CDATA[I get a lot of questions about &#8220;company cars.&#8221; The big issue has nothing to do with what type of expenses you can write off or whether it&#8217;s best to lease or own a vehicle. The No. 1 reason claims are denied is for failure to properly log business-related travel.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/rss-comments-entry-12313982.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Deducting the Use of Your Car for Business</title><category>Recordkeeping</category><category>Taxes</category><dc:creator>TruckPR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.truckpr.com/tfs-group/2011/7/1/deducting-the-use-of-your-car-for-business.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">288660:3174724:12314015</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the great myths of being self-employed is that if you lease a service vehicle you can write off 100% of the payment and related expenses as business. Others will tell you that the type of vehicle affects your claim. In fact, a tax auditor doesn&#8217;t care what you drive or how you finance it. Here&#8217;s what he does want to see.
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