New Consultations: Modernizing Tax Rules for Charities

As the last remnants of a scrumptious Thanksgiving weekend subside, it is appropriate to take a look at the health and issues surrounding the charitable sector in Canada.  Serendipitously, the federal government is seeking your views on how the tax rules for registered charities and the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) administration of these rules could be modernized.  A new consultation was launched on October 8 and here’s what the government wants to know, by December 3, 2026:

Many of us are blessed to have older family members enriching our lives, but they often require a significant amount of care, and their caregivers can, in turn, require more help. At a time when politicians and potential leaders debate subsidized child care, are we missing an opportunity to discuss whether the tax system is doing enough to recognize the real and increasing costs of elder care?

Especially for experienced tax and financial advisors, unique planning opportunities with Canada’s top experts will provide 10 CE/CPD Credits and access to 2015 tax calculators.

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