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:Understanding Trusts
Over the summer, Knowledge Bureau will be taking an in depth look at the use of trusts in family wealth planning. An introduction to the topic begins the series.
Non-Residents Owning U.S. Real Estate
What exactly do Canadians need to know about owning U.S. real estate?
Charity Scheme Attract New Penalties
For the 2013 and future tax years, CRA will be allowed to collect up to 50% of the taxes they think are owing as a result of your participation in the scheme, even if you decide to file a Notice of Objection.
Practice Management Expert George Hartman Talks Succession Planning at DAC
George Hartman brings his expertise on advisor business succession planning and exit strategies to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of Business Valuation: Succession Plans vs. Exit Strategies.
This Summer Sharpen Your Financial How-To Knowledge
Grab a book or two (or more!) this summer and expand your financial acumen. We have some great recommendations that will be satisfying reads whether you're on a road trip, at the lake, or stay-cationing at home.
Advise Your Clients on Cross Border Tax Impacts
Expand your practice and career with cross border taxation planning knowledge and cater to an affluent, multi-jurisdictional baby boomer demographic. Make Cross Border Taxation part of your summer studies. Try a free trial!
