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Locke · 05-14-2013, 01:10 PM

I would strongly recommend against this.

As I understand, at the moment it isnt technically 'iilegal' if they arent forcing you, but it isnt keeping with the spirit of CRA regulations. Now, CRA hasnt done anything about it yet, but the key is 'yet.' There are very serious rumblings that that hammer is coming down soon, and coming down hard.

Are they asking you to be a sole-proprietor contractor or an incorporated contractor?

In my experience, you're right. Your employer is not expecting to pay a significant increase to you. Their whole point in doing this is to reduce their required duties and remittances to you and to save money. They are fully expecting you to bear the brunt of the difference with an insignificant change in your pay.

Dont forget, its you who is assuming all the risk.

05-14-2013, 01:10 PM	#11
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I would strongly recommend against this. As I understand, at the moment it isnt technically 'iilegal' if they arent forcing you, but it isnt keeping with the spirit of CRA regulations. Now, CRA hasnt done anything about it yet, but the key is 'yet.' There are very serious rumblings that that hammer is coming down soon, and coming down hard. Are they asking you to be a sole-proprietor contractor or an incorporated contractor? In my experience, you're right. Your employer is not expecting to pay a significant increase to you. Their whole point in doing this is to reduce their required duties and remittances to you and to save money. They are fully expecting you to bear the brunt of the difference with an insignificant change in your pay. Dont forget, its you who is assuming all the risk. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.