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June 30 Tax Deadline is Looming for Non-Residents

An important deadline is approaching for non-residents with certain Canadian-source income. June 30 is the deadline to file elected returns under Section 216 (pertaining to rental income) and Section 217 (pertaining to Canadian source pension income). There may be significant consequences for missing this deadline as returns received after this date, generally aren’t accepted. Here’s what you need to know:

Evelyn Jacks: Non-Resident Pilots and Overseas Workers See Tax Hikes in 2013

When it comes to tax time, it always pays to do a good review of the tax changes from one year to the next and find those “dark horses”; the little-known tax facts that can make a big difference on tax filing outcomes. 

Grad Spotlight - How Doris Expanded Her Tax Knowledge Base and Grew Her Business

Doris Woodman-McMillan earned her DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ designation in 2008, and has been active Knowledge Bureau as a presenter and content beta tester. We are pleased to have Doris as one of our distinguished grads.

Hospital Parking to be Exempt from GST/HST

The federal government announced on January 24 that a new exemption would be available on hospital parking costs for patients and their visitors. Comments on the proposals are to be submitted to Finance Canada by February 24.

Northern Residents Deduction

If you lived in a prescribed northern or intermediate zone for a period of at least six consecutive months beginning or ending in a taxation year, you may claim the Northern Residents Deduction on Line 255 by filing Form T2222 Northern Residents Deductions.

What are the new rules for Foreign Holdings reporting?

Very important changes are coming through for those who have assets offshore.

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    10 votes
    8.13%
  • No
    113 votes
    91.87%