Sunday morning

Oh, ouch! And I've been whining because I have to pay $355. But I knew it was coming, and I know what to do about it for next year. DH is getting around $1600 back, due in no small part to his RRSP contributions. And, guess what? I know many places where that $1600 can go (grin).

Shelagh

Income tax? I wouldn't mind having the income to pay 2k taxes on ... my income means that I pay no income tax.

Mary

Darling, I don't hate you. I am envious, but I am always happy when others benefit.

Higs, Katherine (who has written the cheque, despite her pain. )

Indeed! You could send it to me to help pay my tax bill.

Higs, Katherine

Sadly, I don't have the income to pay those taxes. There was not enough deducted at the source, so I ended up getting shafted this year. And I probably will again next year, too. Sigh! This is the first year I have ever had to pay in. I have always gotten a refund well over 2k, so you can imagine how I feel this month. Oh, well, I will survive.

Higs, Katherine

Katherine - there is something you can do about it. Revenue Canada has a form you fill out and give to whomever pays you/deducts your taxes. On that form, you fill in the additional amount you want deducted and voila, it's taken care of. I have to do it because I'm getting pensions from two sources and neither source takes enough off.

Here's a link to the form on the CRA website. Go to page 2 where it says "additional tax to be deducted".

deducted".

Higs, Katherine

Not withholding enough from pensions seems to be common here, too. Rather than have more withheld, I make quarterly estimated tax payments.

I'm just as happy to let them do all the work (snicker). In the unlikely event they've withheld too much, I'll get it back.

Shelagh