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No More Sworn Testimony, But Audits Are Still Stress Inducing

“That” Phrase: it’s one no taxpayer wants to hear – digitally or otherwise. “You’re being audited.” If you’ve had to deliver that news you’ll know that the reaction can range from indignity to shock to panic. Based on the latest piece of legislation before Parliament, you might have to tell more of your clients to buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. CRA will now have greater powers. Consider this:

Planning Required as Taxes Go Up In Ontario

True to their word, on July 14, 2014 the Ontario Government introduced the exact same budget it did 74 days ago – a budget that forced the government to the polls.

Transitioning Retirees Going Back to Work

According to a study published by Statistics Canada this year[i], approximately two-thirds of employed Canadians entered their fifties in long-term jobs.

CIBC Class Action

A class action has been granted in British Columbia against CIBC Mortgage Inc. and their penalty clause provisions of their residential mortgages.

Evelyn Jacks: Ontario Budget: Tax Planning is Critical for High Earners

Retroactive tax hikes hurt family financial plans and make it difficult for them to responsibly plan for their financial futures.

Estate Planning: Wills Variation – Is It Right to Change a Will?

You live your entire life working and accumulating wealth, and are able to do whatever you like with it during your lifetime – spend, invest it, grow it, preserve it or give it away.

FIRPTA and Capital Gains on the Sale of U.S. Real Estate

More and more Canadians are purchasing U.S. real estate for personal and/or rental use so this is a very important topic to understand before the purchase is made.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    25%
  • No
    36 votes
    75%