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Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, The mail is in so I am now reading everything, cover to cover, with great interest in the CSANews Fall Issue 56. Donna Wilson’s tip and story on the top of page 9 really did catch my eye regarding the blank cheque being cashed with no signature on it. Believe it or […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I just had to write to express my deep disappointment with the C.S.A. Every year we look forward to attending the Snowbird Extravaganza North show. Imagine our surprise to find out it was by “Activated Ticket” only basis. Because we live 90 minutes from the Centre instead of 45, we were not […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Here are some facts about my current circumstance. I am the president of our co-op condo association. I have also volunteered to hold the position of secretary treasurer on a temporary basis since the past Treasurer resigned in 2003. We the Board of Directors as of this date have not been able […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk: We are all aware that the letter “C” (as in C.S.A) stands for “CANADIAN”, and as such I would like to comment on the remarks appearing in the summer issue of C.S.A. News regarding last winter’s Extravaganza at South Padre Island, Texas. Firstly-In South Texas you are not referred to as a […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I have just finished reading your CSANews summer 2005 issue. I enjoy reading all issues. In regards to “Tips to avoid identity theft”, I would like to share with you an experience I had. I wrote a cheque for an account but forgot to sign it. When I received my cancelled cheques […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We have been members of CSA for the past seven years and also use some of the services. We are generally in agreement and appreciate the activities and direction of this organization. We attended the 1999 Extravaganza at Tampa Fairgrounds and were astounded to see one of the booths handing out cigarettes. […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, In your last publication you published an article entitled “Changes in Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act” and stated that if a Canadian citizen is selling U.S. property over $300,000 U.S. they must get an ITIN from the IRS. Recently, a friend has decided to sell his U.S. property in Florida […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I read your article about Ontario leading the way for TAX BREAKS FOR SENIORS. In fact BC HAS HAD THE SENIOR PROPERTY TAX BREAK ON EDUCATION FOR ABOUT 15 YRS OR MORE. In BC it’s called THE HOMEOWNERS GRANT, and as seniors you don’t pay the school tax portion on your taxes. […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, A SAFETY PRECAUTION Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine, do both sides of each licence, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet, as well as all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk; RE: Bird Talk Follow-Up on the Florida 10% withholding tax on property sales. In reference to the letter from R.A. Jobber in Issue 35, we have been through this procedure, so we would like to offer the following information: You do not have to pay the 10 percent (withholding tax) if you […]