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Late Filing Penalties: Talk About It!

While most T1 returns are in the hands of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by April 30, we know many are not. In fact, millions of returns were still outstanding as of mid-May. Late-filing clients they need to know about the consequences, especially if they owe. Here’s a rundown to be aware of:

Partners Beware: Mandatory Retirement Is Okay

The Supreme Court of Canada recently held that a partnership’s mandatory retirement policy was not arbitrarily discriminative, as a partner is not an employee.

Evelyn Jacks: Rich-Poor Gap? Blame Educated Women

Income inequality is a noted problem in society, and one covered in this blog recently. But it’s one that is complex and requires a closer analysis.

U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?

When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?

When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.

Capital Losses Not Worthless

Capital losses are important. They can offset capital gains of the year, the prior three years or any future year.

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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
    17 votes
    17.53%
  • No
    80 votes
    82.47%