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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:

IRS to Tax Bitcoins and Other Virtual Currencies Like Property, Not Currency

Virtual currencies are becoming more and more popular and tax authorities throughout the world are considering how to handle them.

People In the News

Knowledge Bureau's faculty and authors have been busy in the media this week!

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Audit Defence – Documenting the Client Experience

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Ontario Taxes for 2014

The pre-budget consultations for the 2014 Ontario budget closed on March 28 but the date of the budget has yet to be announced. However, recently leaked government documents indicate that the budget will be presented in the first week of May.

Alberta Provincial Budget

The 2014 Alberta provincial budget was tabled on March 6, 2014. This budget shows an operational surplus of $2.6 billion and the government projects an operational surplus for the following three years of its financial plan.
 
 
 
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%