CGA Ontario Releases 2010-11 Personal Tax Planning Guide and Tax Tips for
Students

TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW/ - The Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA Ontario) releases its annual Personal Tax Planning Guide today, a valuable easy-to-use tax resource that offers noteworthy tax tips, major federal and provincial tax updates, details pertaining to income and expenses, tax credits and other related items.

View the 2010-11 Personal Tax Planning Guide at: http://www.cga-ontario.org/assets/file/PTP2010.pdf

With more than 100,000 copies in circulation, the free 140 pg. tax guide is designed to assist individuals with personal tax planning and compliance is available through the offices of certified general accountants, CGA Ontario, and participating local public libraries.

Another valuable tax resource offered by CGA Ontario is the 2010-11 Tax Tips for Students brochure. This brochure targets post-secondary school students in Ontario, and addresses tuition fees, education credits, student loans, RRSP contributions, GST rebates, child care and more.

View the 2010-11 Tax Tips for Students at: http://www.cga-ontario.org/assets/file/TaxTipsforStudents_2010.pdf

"Information drives learning and knowledge," says Doug Brooks, FCGA and CEO of CGA Ontario. "It's important for businesses and communities across Ontario to have access to such comprehensive resources as it equips them with the information necessary to understand the viable options applicable to their unique situation and lifestyle."

Certified general accountants offer complimentary regional tax preparation services for low-income earners, including seniors within communities across Ontario commencing mid-January through to April 2011. Visit www.cga-ontario.org in January 2011 to learn more.

To locate a certified general accountant in your community who can assist you with your income tax needs, call 1-800-668-1454 or visit www.cga-ontario.org/applications/accountantreferral/.

Certified General Accountants of Ontario is the self-governing body that grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation, and controls the rigorous professional standards of accreditation and professionalism in accounting for its 20,000 CGAs and 8,000 students who are working towards their CGA designation in Ontario, in protection of the public interest.

For further information:

Amy Mulhern, Manager, Public Relations, CGA Ontario
Telephone: [phone] ext. 8311 / Mobile: [phone]
Email: [email protected]