CRA’s Callback Service for Tax Pros Pilot

Are you a tax professional with years of experience? Have you ever felt frustrated after calling the CRA, having spent hours on hold, wasting your client’s or employer’s time, only to speak to CRA agents who aren’t qualified to answer your questions? The Auditor General of Canada was equally displeased in a scathing report last fall on wait times and accuracy levels at the CRA. Now a new CRA callback service may come to the rescue this tax season. Here is my experience with the pilot project so far:

With the introduction of online mail for both preparers and clients, sorting out who will get what when can be quite confusing.

Although submission of a TD1 form is not required each year, it’s always a good idea to ensure that your employer is not withholding more taxes than absolutely necessary – after all, it’s your money.

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver is seeking input on a number of key issues for the 2015 Economic Action Plan.

Knowledge Bureau gives a thumbs up to two folks who participated in the Toronto Distinguished Advisor Workshop. 

File an audit-proof return on time 

The Westin Resort and Spa has been announced as the venue for Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) 2015!