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There are four options to receive your Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):

As Autumn arrives and we get close to the extended personal tax deadline (yet again!), you may be wondering how your personal tax situation is impacted for 2020, the year we are currently in, the year of COVID-19.  A topic that is top of mind for many clients and even family members who are now working mainly from a home office is, "Can I claim a deduction for this?"

Considering cash flow restrictions and the many factors that can impact the bottom line of a construction project, it is understandable that the construction industry is often slow to accept new technologies. However, being too resistant to the rapidly changing technological landscape can quickly hurt your company’s ability to compete and retain skilled labour.

Many users of QuickBooks Online (QBO) are familiar with the standard browser-interface of this popular cloud accounting software. Intuit Inc. provides some useful quick tutorials on navigation and carrying out basic functions on their website. What many are not familiar with and seems to be under-utilized is the QBO Mobile App, that is, yes, free with a QBO account (but still subject to your mobile/Wi-Fi data limits, of course). While it doesn't offer all the features of the browser-based or desktop-app versions (for instance, you won't be able to reconcile your accounts or file your sales tax), the app provides users with simple on-demand access to the most-used features of their accounting software.  A simplified interface gives you most of what you need while out in the field doing what you do best - making deals and selling your brand!