Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!
Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.Civil & Criminal Tax Law: Keep Admissibility of Evidence in Mind
Those involved in criminal tax evasion cases are advised to bear civil tax consequences in mind when negotiating plea bargains and making admissions because the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) may admit evidence that may be otherwise inadmissible, if unchallenged in prior criminal proceedings.
Claim the Costs of Adopting a Child
If you adopt a child, you may claim a credit for the adoption expenses in the year that the adoption becomes final. This amount may be claimed by either spouse.
Make Claims for Children’s Programs in Year Paid
Claims for the Children’s Arts and Children’s Fitness tax credits are based on when the payment is made, not the year in which the activities are scheduled.
Stump Jacks on Tax
Join Evelyn Jacks on Friday, November 29 for a live online chat with MoneySense. It's your chance to ask Jacks your burning tax questions and have her respond right away. We challenge you to stump her...don't bet on it! Register for free at moneysense.ca/taxchat.
Twenty & Thirty-Somethings: Is Failure to Launch About Confidence?
Toronto, Ontario. Why are highly educated young people unable to land great jobs and move out of the basement? Is it about youth and inexperience or is it about standing out in a lacklustre economy? Catherine Bell thinks it’s about “Presence.”
Shake Out the Cobwebs Before Tax Season
Sharpen and refresh your knowledge in time for the upcoming busy 2014 tax season with the Personal Tax Bootcamp. Enrol by November 30 for best tuition prices.
