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Claiming Medical Expenses: Free Healthcare?

Free Health Care? Did you know that Canadians spend on average more than $1,000 on medical expenses each year? It’s estimated that government programs, via our taxes, cover about 72% of medical expenses, which means that we pay for the rest. Your clients may be over-paying on their taxes because they don’t know about medical expense deductions. 

Debt reduction a priority for Canadians in 2013

Knowledge Bureau Report readers are a disciplined bunch. Only one in four felt the pressure to overspend during the holiday season.

A right once waived is gone

A taxpayer’s failure to have its waiver of appeal set aside reaffirms that validly negotiated settlements between taxpayers and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are not to be questioned by the courts.

Does everyone have the same tax filing due date?

No, in fact, the Tax Filing Due Date can vary.

File by April 30

Even though proprietors and their spouses have until June 15 to file their returns before late filing penalties kick in, it makes sense to file by midnight April 30 with all other taxfilers to avoid interest charges if you have a balance due.

Featured Course: Advising Family Businesses

Many family businesses struggle to succeed to the next generation despite the unlimited amount of resources available today that can help. Be the help your clients need to beat the odds for succession success.

New to KBR for 2013: 10 Neat Things, A New Lifestyle Column

This week: Ten neat things about frankincense and myrhh
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    8.75%
  • No
    73 votes
    91.25%