Changes to Paper Filing Disempowering

Last tax season, only 7% of all Canadian tax filers filed on paper. The CRA is pushing for zero. It continues to steer the holdouts to digitized filing by adding lots of obstacles. Most recently, it is removing almost all the schedules from the tax return package it mails. This seems unfair to people who paper file because they can’t afford a computer and internet, distrust the security of online filing and those who are neither tax or computer literate. Here’s what they are up against:

With year-end tax planning now in our thoughts, one investment option to consider is the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). 

What happens with income earned after death? Most payments received by the deceased after death will have to be returned.

Training costs will not be deductible if they are considered to be “capital” in nature—that is, if they result in a lasting benefit to the taxpayer.

The Disability Tax Credit is lucrative—be sure to take the time to review the Disability Tax Credit Certificate (Form T2201) with your doctor.

Know the pros and cons of all possible solutions for wealth and succession and estate planning in order to discuss options with your clients. Enrol in Use of Trusts in Tax and Estate Planning by October 30 and save $200 on tuition fees.

Take advantage of our bootcamps' new three-part blended learning activities and earn up to 30 CE/CPD credits towards your MFA or DFA-Specialist designation. Spots are still available for November's Corporate Tax Bootcamp – final registration deadline is October 30.