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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:

Featured Tool: EverGreen Explanatory Notes

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Featured Book: MASTER Your Philanthropy

Help your clients create a charitable giving plan that both meaningfully supports their cause and complements their overall wealth management strategy in a tax-effective manner. KBR readers receive $5 off if they order before December 17.

Featured Course: Tax Preparation for Proprietorships

Unincorporated small businesses have tax preparation and planning requirements that are unique. These small business owners will be looking to you for sound advice during tax time.

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.
 
 
 
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
    8.16%
  • No
    90 votes
    91.84%