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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.

Consolidate Your Role as a Trusted Advocate and Steward for Your Clients

Join us at the one-day Audit Defence Bootcamp to better understand your new obligations to CRA and regulators in real time and excel as an educator an advocate for clients undergoing life changes. Register before May 15 to get early-bird pricing and guarantee your seat at this popular event.

Expand Your Practice with Targeted Training and Earn Valuable CE/CPD Credits

Having an MFA™ is not simply about the money, the product, or the plan—it’s about creating and managing inter-advisory relationships with ideal clients. Add Real Wealth Management™ to your accounting or tax practice as an MFA-Business Services Specialist and expand your specialized wealth management knowledge.

Canadians and the IRS: What You Need to Know About Uncle Sam

If you are amongst the millions of people living in Canada who are trying to understand what the U.S. tax filing rules are, what they mean and how they could affect you, you need to read Canadians and the IRS. Author Angela Preteau tells why.

Refunds in Eight Days Possible

Despite the recent shutdown for the Heartbleed bug, CRA is back in full swing processing tax returns, 84% of which have been filed online as of March 24. Those who file electronically are getting tax refunds faster – in less than two weeks when all goes as planned.

Financial Consumer Code to Protect Investors

The Government of Canada will develop a financial consumer code that could better inform and protect Canadian citizens when purchasing financial products and services.

Supreme Court of Canada Weighs in on Civil Tax Penalties

Tax Advisors take note: the Supreme Court of Canada has allowed an appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) to decide on when civil tax penalties are in fact criminal in nature, and as a result, should be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 
 
 
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%