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Bill C-31: Royal Asset and New CRA Powers Could Come Soon

Changes are coming to the Income Tax Act and both you and your clients will all be affected with new tax risks including longer tax audits. Bill C-31, which passed second reading in the House of Commons on June 3 and is now at committee stage, contains elements of previous Federal Budgets that will expand the CRA’s compliance and enforcement powers. Here’s what you need to know and pass along to your clients:

Eight Factors in Deductibility of Support Payments

Last week, KBR took a look at the case of Blue v. the Queen in the Tax Court of Canada, in which the deductibility of support payments was challenged by the CRA. The leading case on the matter of deductible support payments is The Queen v. McKimmon [1990]. The following commentary summarizing the criteria was submitted by Greer Jacks.

Life Purpose

Be curious. Enjoy the process. Marvel at life and its richness as you go along. Dr. Susan Biali, M.D.

Last Chance to Enrol in Advanced Tax Update Workshop

Learn all the details behind the lines on the 2015 T1 return. But hurry: registration ends Friday January 15.  Designed for the busy tax and financial professional, Knowledge Bureau’s Advanced Tax Workshop is custom-designed to provide the most recent advanced updates from CRA and Finance Canada and to shake out the cobwebs in time for tax season. Ideal for training new and returning staff, too.

Become a Certified Tax Practitioner: Start Online Today to Earn Your Diploma

The time is now to earn a diploma as a Certified Personal Tax Practitioner. These professional credentials offer you the chance to have a current and well-rounded educational experience and get work in a career that’s in high demand.

TaxCycle: DAW Sponsor Bringing Financial Advisors Into the Future

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that TaxCycle will join the January Personal Tax Update Workshop tour as a national sponsor. Founded in January 2010, Calgary-based Trilogy Software Inc. creates tax software for accountants and tax professionals.

Happy New Year

Knowledge Bureau wishes all our readers a happy, prosperous and healthy 2016.  We look forward to interpreting and sharing the latest breaking, tax and financial news with you this year. As always, we look forward to your feedback and comments on our articles and poll question.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    6.15%
  • No
    61 votes
    93.85%