Podcast: Automatic Tax Filing - Will It Work?
Last week Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau tabled his annual report: In Pursuit of Better Service: Taxpayers Deserve More. once again, it was nothing short of scathing, as CRA received its highest number of complaints in the last three years. Calling our “completely nuts” Income Tax Act a potential barrier, he is nonetheless pushing for automatic tax filing as a potential solution. A new episode of Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks & Friends available next week, will feature guest Gillian Petit, Ph.D. - author of a great report, Welcome News for Lower-Income Canadians, but There’s More to Do - which takes a deeper dive. Consider the following:Discovery of Documents in the Tax Court of Canada
Discovery: the process of requesting and receiving relevant documents from the other side is one of the most important stages of any litigation. When the other party is the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister) the discovery stage can seem like a David vs. Goliath type struggle.
Evelyn Jacks: Wealth Planning: Canada a Sweet Spot for a Higher Bell Curve
Lots of great material has been released lately about global and Canadian wealth trends. Three works come to mind as must-reads...
Business Owner Reduces Taxes with Income Splitting
Steve currently makes $84,000 in his small unincorporated business in BC; he wants to pay his new wife Carin half this amount, as they work together in the business. How much will the family save on taxes if they split income?
What is the Maximum Claim for Adoption Expenses?
Either parent may claim the costs of adopting a child or they may split the costs as long as no more than the actual amount spent is claimed.
Gambling in the U.S.? Know Your Tax Obligations
Many people have the misconception that gambling winnings are only taxable in the U.S. if you are a U.S citizen or resident, and that is simply not true.
A Master Financial Advisor Builds More Wealth
Become a valuable resource to your clients as they develop succession plans for their businesses. Earn your MFA-Succession and Estate Planning Specialist™ Designation. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.
