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The CRA TSlip Saga: An Update

This tax season has been particularly challenging for both taxpayers and tax professionals. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides tax information slips—such as T3, T4, T5, and their variations—through secure online portals: My Account and Represent a Client (RAC). This year, there were lots of problems with these portals, and now, it appears, CRA is not being quite transparent about when the slips were actually visible to clients and that doesn’t seem fair. Here’s an update on where we stand now.

People in the News: Cecil Baldry-White

Cecil Baldry-White, CEO of Alitis Investment Counsel, believes there are six major challenges that wealth advisors face in attaining higher returns and longer term performance for their clients in today’s difficult investment environment, and he believes we must meet these challenges head on.

Insurance Strategies Course Updated and Improved

Small business forms the backbone of the Canadian economy, yet only a minority of businesses successfully pass to new owners. Sophisticated strategies are needed to ensure greater success in the transition of business ownership.

Panama Papers and Tax Systems Discussion

Recent Panama Papers leak started broad discussion on tax systems and the underground economy.

Life Purpose

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." Maya Angelou

Budget 2016: What Previously Announced Tax Provisions Remain?

If you are confused by the numerous family tax changes over the past couple of years, you are probably not alone.

Tax Tips: Big Tax Refund? Use It for Education Savings

In the unlikely event that you have no plans for your tax refund, consider using it in a special way this year, especially if you’re a parent or a grandparent: help your kids or grandchildren with their education funding. One way to speed up the accumulations is with a contribution to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    60%
  • No
    8 votes
    40%