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Time is irrelevant for local knitter Sally Melville demonstrates some of her knitting techniques as her hands effortlessly weave her next creation. (NC)â€""If your home doubles as your office, you may qualify to deduct the mainteâ€" nance costs, provided you meet one of two tests set by the government," says Chartered Accountant John Wonfor, national tax partner, BDO Dunwoody LLP, National Office in Toronto. "Your home office must be your principal place of business, of it must be used excluâ€" sively for business purposes on a regular Is your home a tax writeâ€"off? Recommendations _ _ you canmn trust Are you reaching Canada‘s fastest growing demographic? 25,000 copes distributed monthly to Gueiph, Waterioo, Cambridge, Kitchener, Elmira, St. Jacobs, Fergus, Elora, New Hamburg, Baden, Tavistock and Stratford. 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But when people ask her how long it‘s taken to comâ€" plete her latest project, she said, they just don‘t get what knitting is really about. It‘s not about the finishâ€" ing point, Melville said, it‘s about the process that got you there. "When people ask me how long it took to make a sweater, I‘m baffled as to how to answer that," said Melville. 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For more information and a complete listing of our membership, visit our website: www.kwbwa.com The Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo Business Women‘s Association is comprised of approximately 50 career women from varied businesses in the our local area. Each member represents a distinct business classification The Association provides members with opportunities for both professional and personal growth through weekly networking meetings. member presentations and guest speakers If you are interested in potentially representing your business in this Association, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Bonita at 519â€"581â€"6278 or bonita hansra@bmo.com This is a perfect time for prospective members to come out to see what the KWBWA can offer you! Wellness Consultant serving ° the area for over 30 years Debra Frigault Potential Members according to how much it‘s used for busiâ€" ness and how much for personal," explains Wonfor. "A business loss cannot be created by claiming home office expenses. The undeâ€" ducted amount of expenses can be carried forward indefinitely and can be subtracted from future income that is made from that same business." For further information about taxes, conâ€" tact a Chartered Accountant. Reunion vant Melville‘s next book projâ€" ect will probably be a joint effort between her and her daughter Caddie, who teaches knitting in the Ottawa area. It‘s one more link in the chain to make sure this art form never fades away, as she passes on her knowlâ€" edge to her daughter. "It‘s about a heartâ€"toâ€" heart connection you just can‘t put a price on." "It‘s not just about hangâ€" ing pieces on the wall," said Melville. "It‘s about designing garâ€" ments that people will want to wear. Spring Wreaths Napkins Table Accessories Novelty Cookies Save 40% Storewide FINAL CLEARANCE 55 Erb St. E. 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