Wildfires: Apply for Taxpayer Relief Provisions
It may not be the first concern, but Canadians affected by wildfires may worry at some point about the tax consequences of lost records or missed filing deadlines – the next one on June 16 for those filing T1 returns with proprietorship income. Fortunately, the CRA offers Taxpayer Relief Provisions when there are circumstances beyond a taxpayer’s control, including natural disasters, serious illness or death in the family, or errors made by the CRA, which may trigger penalties and interest due to late or incomplete tax filings. Here’s what you need to know.New! Check out our New Designation Brochures and 2015 Course Catalogue
The 2015-2016 Knowledge Bureau Course Catalogue is now online.
Foreign Income Verification Reporting – Form T1135 (Part 3)
This is the final instalment of a three-part series on Foreign Income Verification.
CPP – Now or Later? (Part 2)
Last week in Part 1 of CPP - Now or Later, we discussed that one of the more difficult decisions for those approaching retirement is when to start receiving their CPP retirement pension.
False Statements on Tax Returns Leads to Fine, Jail Time
According to an article posted on the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) website, an Ottawa woman was recently sentenced to 30 days house arrest and ordered to pay a fine of $47,789 due to false statements made on her income tax return.
Family Tax Cut Changes Conventional Wisdom for RRSP Contributions
Before the Family Tax Cut provisions it was straightforward, a given RRSP contribution was always more beneficial if claimed by the higher-income spouse.
DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?
