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This Month’s Poll

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

Weaker momentum takes its toll on federal finances

Canada is not immune to the problems plaguing global economies and recent government releases quantify the extent of the impact.

Provincial fiscal updates lower than expected

Many provinces have issued their fall fiscal updates and the same thing ails them as ails the federal government.

Evelyn Jacks: Charitable giving counts

I like to donate to my favorite causes in December. It makes me feel great because it benefits others. The fact it lessens my tax liability is but an added benefit.

Income Tax Act’s new anti-avoidance provisions

If the federal government decides to crack down on “aggressive” tax avoidance transactions, does it signal a sea change for advisors or is it really much ado about nothing?

Taxing retroactively is legal

Imposing taxes retroactively seems contrary to a rational, moral approach to taxation, but it is legal.

Taxpayer relief for 2002

Taxpayers and all tax registrants have until Dec. 31, 2012 to file requests under the taxpayer relief provisions for the 2002 tax year and any reporting period that ended during the 2002 calendar year.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    3 votes
    100%
  • No
    0 votes
    0%