No More Sworn Testimony, But Audits Are Still Stress Inducing

“That” Phrase: it’s one no taxpayer wants to hear – digitally or otherwise. “You’re being audited.” If you’ve had to deliver that news you’ll know that the reaction can range from indignity to shock to panic. Based on the latest piece of legislation before Parliament, you might have to tell more of your clients to buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. CRA will now have greater powers. Consider this:

This week the National Revenue Minister announced a new program called “File My Return” that will allow Canadians with low and fixed incomes to complete their returns over the phone.

There is still time to register for Winter 2018 CE Summits, Canada’s most comprehensive Advanced Personal Income Tax Update for tax and financial professionals and their new and returning staff. Please remember that Regular Fees apply after deadlines!

Busy tax and financial professionals who are looking to train and hire graduates from Canada’s most  comprehensive and convenient professional certification program may enroll now, 24/7. 

We’d like to say congratulations to Benitta Anselm Nerio on the completion of Knowledge Bureau’s T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Intermediate course. Here’s what she had to say about her experience:

At this special time of the year, we like to pause to think about all we are grateful for, and that’s first and foremost our treasured relationship with you. Thank you for your commitment, your friendship and support.

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to release two important tools to assist taxpayers and their advisors with authoritative tax information that’s fast and accurate: the 2018 Income Tax Estimator in the Knowledge Bureau Toolkit, and the new T1 Return, which appears in EverGreen Explanatory Notes.