So here’s a couple excerpts from the new Canadian Budget for 2009 :

“Accelerated CCA for Computers
Computers are generally eligible for a 55% declining-balance CCA rate, subject to the half-year rule. Budget 2009 proposes, as a temporary measure, to increase the rate to 100% for eligible computer equipment acquired after January 27, 2009 and before February 2011. In addition, the half-year rule will not apply.”

From what I can tell that means that you can write off your new computer purchase. Sweet for those expecting StarCraft II this year.

“Extension of the Employment Insurance (EI) benefit entitlement period by five extra weeks”

Wolfie just hit the jackpot on that one. Can you say ‘why would you get a job till Sept?’

And if you’re thinking you’ve got a little too much money in your pocket, and if you are a homeowner, Vancouver city is planning this :

“Vancouver homeowners face a bigger hike – 8.29 per cent – than other property owners.”

This is derived from Vancouver property taxes are going up 6.29% across the board, but because the government is trying to shift some of the tax burden off of buisness owners and on to residential owners, 2% more is being added to residential owners and that same amount being subtracted off of buisness owners.

So this year I need to get a job, get laid off, buy a computer in time for StarCraft II, and keep renting. So much to do, so little time.

“Moneytalks, yeah, yeah
Money talks, B.S. walks
Money talks, come on, come on
Come on, come on, love me for the money
Come on, come on, listen to the moneytalk”