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Seniors Targeted? The Tax Audits Begin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely reviews or audits tax filings, including personal, trust, corporate, and HST returns. The most common types of reviews that focus on personal tax returns include, but are not limited to, Pre-Assessment Reviews, Processing Reviews, and the Matching Program. This year there is a new focus: the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced to help families better care for their elders. But claiming it, like other tax benefits, comes with a tax snare. Read on to learn more.

Expensive But Worth It

Recently, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) levied interest and gross negligence penalties against five taxpayers who were shareholders and operators of a family restaurant.

Should OAS be deferred?

This is a continuation from last week's article, "Are You Planning Retirement for your Clients?"

Farmers: Year-End Tax Review Saves Money

Are you spending enough time consulting with your clients who are unincorporated Farmers and Fishers? 

“This course exceeded my expectations”

Port Elgin, Ontario’s Marlene Donaldson recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation course with Knowledge Bureau in order to better understand tax changes for the current income tax year as well as to update her skills to better prepare for the upcoming season.

Five Tips To Help You Recharge

We have all heard people say they would rather be at work than take a holiday. 

Mark Your Calendar - Personal Tax Bootcamp

Secure your spot at the Knowledge Bureau’s Comprehensive Day Long Tax Update!  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    18 votes
    66.67%
  • No
    9 votes
    33.33%