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<blockquote><blockquote>2) the length of time remaining until the youngest child finishes full-time school</blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote>2) the length of time remaining until the youngest child finishes full-time school</blockquote></blockquote> | ||
I told you it was complex. To quote Professor Thompson, "this is not a calculation you can do on the back of an envelope, you will need a computer program." This formula requires a detailed understanding of how income is determined under the Advisory Guidelines and of the various government benefits, tax deductions and tax credits that can apply to adjust net income. | I told you it was complex. To quote Professor Thompson, "this is not a calculation you can do on the back of an envelope, you will need a computer program." This formula requires a detailed understanding of how income is determined under the Advisory Guidelines and of the various government benefits, tax deductions, and tax credits that can apply to adjust net income. | ||
I've written a paper on the subject for the Department of Justice, "[http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/spousal-epoux/calc/index.html Obtaining Reliable and Repeatable SSAG Calculations]," which is available to the public. Be warned: it's a bit dry. | I've written a paper on the subject for the Department of Justice, "[http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/spousal-epoux/calc/index.html Obtaining Reliable and Repeatable SSAG Calculations]," which is available to the public. Be warned: it's a bit dry. |
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