Hello everyone,

I am new to the forum and had a couple of questions. I would greatly appreciate any help!

1) When I file my taxes next year, (Ontario) I'd like to pay into EI. Would I just let my accountant know at that time, or do I have to sign up for it with service Canada?

2) Also, once we do pay into EI, how does it work. When we have no children are we able to collect, or is it a certain of amount of $ per work you are able to claim, even if you have 1 child or 2? How does the EI work when providing care from home?

3) Currently I am on EI. I hold a position in which lays me off each summer due to slow season, however I return every September. If I were to quit my job, and open am in home daycare, would I be able to continue to collect EI or some of it until I get some clients?

4) how much percentage of home expenses (electricity, etc) are we able to claim when filing our taxes and what expenses can we claim?

5) How much percentage of daycare expenses (toys etc) are we able to claim?

Sorry for all the questions. Im debating starting an in home daycare!

Thanks for any help!