News Room

Time’s Up: CRA’s 100 Day Mandate for Improvement

After years of frustration on the part of tax professionals and taxpayers alike, the Finance Minister ordered the Canada Revenue Agency to clean up its act in 100 days. Specifically, the improvement plan was to run from September 2 through December 11. Finance Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Francoise-Phillippe Champagne instructed CRA to fix “unacceptable wait times and service delays.” Time’s up this week and CRA has released an update on progress. What gets measured, gets done. Let’s see what CRA’s metrics show. 

Illness In the Family? The Tax System Provides Relief

This is a good time of the year to discuss family health – with your tax advisor! 

New Trust Legislation Enacted

Advisors should inform their high net worth clients of recently enacted changes to tax benefits arising from the use of trusts. 

CPP – Now or Later?

One of the more difficult decisions for those approaching retirement is when to start receiving their CPP retirement pension. 

Foreign Income Verification Reporting – Form T1135 (Part 2)

Last week we covered Foreign Income Verification Reporting, Form T1135 in general along with the basic requirements of foreign holdings reporting.  This week we’ll look at the form in detail and cover some of the specific reporting requirements.

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    35 votes
    87.5%
  • No
    5 votes
    12.5%