Changes to Paper Filing Disempowering

Last tax season, only 7% of all Canadian tax filers filed on paper. The CRA is pushing for zero. It continues to steer the holdouts to digitized filing by adding lots of obstacles. Most recently, it is removing almost all the schedules from the tax return package it mails. This seems unfair to people who paper file because they can’t afford a computer and internet, distrust the security of online filing and those who are neither tax or computer literate. Here’s what they are up against:

An employer may provide employees with the opportunity to purchase shares in the employer’s corporation at some future date, but at a price that is the current market price when the option is granted. 

We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at the short sale of similar or identical property.

Make sure you contribute $5,000 for each resident adult in the family every year.

Under the theme, Back to the Future, delegates at the DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference), will explore opportunities to build on past successes and experiences in a changing environment for both tax and financial advisors. Find out how you can win an all expenses paid trip to DAC 2013!

Twelve years ago professionals were allowed to incorporate in Canada. Now, huge wealth has accumulated in the retained earnings.

Expertly prepare T2 returns and gain a deeper understanding of the business issues and tax options that underlie the integration of the Canadian T1 and T2 income tax returns. Enrol by June 30 for $395 early bird rate.