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AUTHREP Changed July 15

Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.

The second leg of PRPP regulations

Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) are inching their way toward becoming a way for Canadians without a workplace pension plan to save for retirement.

Evelyn Jacks: Will house flipping put your principal residence exemption at risk?

In a hot housing market, “flipping” can be a lucrative strategy — but only if you don’t run afoul of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

From civil to criminal

A civil third-party penalty has been judged a criminal penalty, shifting the burden of proof to beyond a reasonable doubt and shaking up the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Canada’s Great Recession

Canada’s Great Recession started in November 2008 and lasted seven months until May 2009, says the C.D. Howe Institute’s newly established Business Cycle Council.

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    358 votes
    70.75%
  • No
    148 votes
    29.25%