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Podcast: Automatic Tax Filing - Will It Work?

Last week Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau  tabled his annual report:  In Pursuit of Better Service: Taxpayers Deserve More.  once again, it was nothing short of scathing, as CRA received its highest number of complaints in the last three years.  Calling our “completely nuts” Income Tax Act a potential barrier, he is nonetheless pushing for automatic tax filing as a potential solution.  A new episode of Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks & Friends available next week, will feature guest Gillian Petit, Ph.D. - author of a great report, Welcome News for Lower-Income Canadians, but There’s More to Do - which takes a deeper dive.  Consider the following:

Part 3: Reporting Segregated Funds with Guarantees at Death

Reporting for taxpayers with segregated funds that feature guarantees at death require some advanced knowledge to this properly.  

Structure a Tax-Efficient Family Income

Modern families that are successful in accumulating wealth over time use the power of their economic unit to get the best after-tax results during their lifetimes and with a tax-efficient, intergenerational wealth transfer in mind.

Highlights from DAC 2013: Back to the Future

The 10th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference was deemed to be the best yet – the speakers and sessions, networking opportunities, events, and unique Ojai moments. Here are few highlights from DAC 2013...

Leading Ladies Tell All at LeadHERship Café

Evelyn Jacks was among nine fempreneurs from across Manitoba who were interviewed by Women Business Owners Today about lessons in leadership.

Will You Be Ready for Tax Season?

Prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming busy 2014 tax season with the Personal Tax Bootcamp – It's ALL TAX, ALL DAY, and it's going to be fun! Enrol by November 30 for best tuition prices.

Tackle the Tough Money Conversations

Through real life stories in Financial Fotographs, learn how to empower your family to have a healthy attitude about the financial aspects of life and broach the taboo financial subjects with ease. Order your copy today, hot off the presses.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    8 votes
    8.6%
  • No
    85 votes
    91.4%