Monday, April 30, 2012

Gluten Free News



Canada Revenue Agency
www.cra.gc.ca


Gluten-free products

Incremental cost of Gluten-free (GF) products, an eligible medical expense.

Persons who suffer from celiac disease (gluten intolerance) are entitled to claim the incremental costs associated with the purchase of gluten-free (GF) products as a medical expense.
You do not qualify for the disability amount (line 316) based on the additional amount of time it takes to shop for or prepare GF products.

What is the "incremental cost"?

The incremental cost is the increased cost of purchasing a GF product as compared to the cost of a similar non-GF product. It is calculated by subtracting the cost of a non-GF product from the cost of a GF product. The calculation is shown below in the sample summary.

What items are eligible?

  • Generally, the food items are limited to those produced and marketed specifically for GF diets. Such items include, but are not limited to, GF bread, bagels, muffins, and cereals.
  • Intermediate items will also be allowed where the patient suffering from celiac disease uses the items to make GF products for their exclusive use. These include, but are not limited to, rice flour and GF spices.
What if there are several people consuming the GF products?

If several people consume the products, only the costs related to the part of the product consumed by the person with celiac disease are to be used in calculating the medical expense tax credit.

What documents do I need to support a claim for the medical expense tax credit?

If you are filing a paper return, include the following supporting documentation. If you are filing electronically keep the following supporting documentation in case we ask to see them at a later date:
  • a letter from a medical practitioner confirming the person suffers from celiac disease and requires GF products as a result of that disease;
  • a summary of each item purchased during the 12-month period for which the expenses are being claimed (a sample summary is shown below); and
  • a receipt to support the cost shown in column (4) of each GF product or intermediate product claimed.
Sample of summary chart for incremental cost calculation
(1)
Item
(2)
Number of items purchased
(3)
Average cost
of
non-GF product
(4)
Average cost
of
GF product
(5)
Incremental cost
(4)-(3)
(6)
Claim for
GF item
(5)×(2)
Bread52$3.49$6.99$3.50$182.00
Rice flour
4

$6.59

$9.59

$3.00

$12.00
$ $ $ $
Total Incremental cost allowable
(add all amounts in column 6)

$ ______

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Passion Popcorn


Farmed on the north shores of Lake Erie, Nature's Way Organics' Popcorn comes from the finest certified seed. It is a yellow hulled butterfly variety that pops to a white fluffy shape. A natural sweetness is delivered with every bite.

Flowers


We searched all over for unique, quality products to complement your outdoor living space. With many new stylish arangements, and great bedding plants we are sure you’ll find something perfect to add to your garden!


Hanging Baskets
Bedding Plants

Berkshire Pigs!!

An exceptional culinary experience from our farm to you.
Berkshire pigs are heirloom breeds that originated in England. They have an extraordinary taste like no other pork.

We are offering Berkshire pigs that have been raised on our organic farm, free of antibiotics, hormones and other growth additives. Their diet consists of organic fruits and vegetables and ground organic popcorn along with our other grains.

We know that a happy pig is a healthy pig. They are penned outdoors with shelter to protect them from extreme weather conditions. They have plenty of dry straw for bedding along with a daily supply of fresh clean water.

If you would like to experience an incredible taste that only nature can emulate please contact us, since there is a limited supply; Based on first come, first served.

The Dancing Pig Farmers Market is now taking orders, fresh Berkshire pork for you to enjoy.
Email us at passionpopcorn@gmail.com or Phone (519) 586-3343.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Now Open, Come on By!

Local Organic Famers Market

 

Natures Way Organics Canada's largest producer of certified organic popcorn, and specializing in Organic sweet Potatoes is branching out to bring our produce to the public.
We have recently purchased a Farmers Market on Hwy 59 Norfolk County. The gateway to Long Point for all your farm fresh certified organic produce with over 80 varieties to choose from.
The direct sales from our farm to your table ensure quality and freshness in every product. Open daily . Some of Crops soon to be available are Heirloom tomatoes, tomatillos, sweet potatoes, chickory, basil, english cucumbers.
The Dancing Pig Organic Farmers Market