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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.

Evelyn Jacks: Will Addition of Mandatory Provincial Pension Plans Help?

Details for a new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) were included in the May 1 Ontario budget and have become an election issue there. Some disagree that the plan is necessary; others are concerned about the immediate economic costs.

Part 2: The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson is author of the newly released Master Your Retirement and discusses the "laws" of retirement planning.

Should I apply for a U.S. green card rather than renew my temporary work visa?

When a non-resident, non-U.S. citizen individual goes to the U.S. to work and live temporarily, after their term is almost up and they are contemplating staying in the U.S., many wonder if they should be applying for a U.S. green card rather than renewing their temporary work visa; however, most of the time they don't realize what it means to apply for and obtain a U.S. green card.

Using Marginal Tax Rate in Measuring Tax-Efficiency

Your marginal tax rate is linked to your tax bracket and analyzes how much you’ll pay on the next dollar you earn from various income sources. This is an important concept too—not all income sources are taxed alike.

Audit Defence is About More Than Just Taxes

Join us at the one-day Audit Defence Bootcamp to not only better understand your obligations to CRA and regulators, but how to excel as an educator and advocate for clients undergoing life changes such as dealing with incapacity, estate freezes, or family trusts. Register before May 15 to guarantee your seat at this popular event.

Upgrade Your Skills to Earn More Next Tax Season

Now is the perfect time to look ahead and plan the training needs for you and your team for next tax season. The DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ Designation is a well-rounded program for those who wish to specialize in T1 tax preparation and planning. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.
 
 
 
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
    69.23%
  • No
    8 votes
    30.77%