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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

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Expertly Handle Cross Border Taxation Issues for Your Clients This Tax Season

Be prepared to discuss cross border taxation with a comprehensive general knowledge, as well as recognize and advise on how certain actions on both sides of the border affect a person’s tax situation. Enrol in Cross Border Taxation by December 4 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

Maximize Charitable Donation Opportunities Before Year End

Use Knowledge Bureau’s Donations Savings Calculator to help determine the tax savings and after-tax cost of charitable donations. Try a free demo!

Tax Brackets and Personal Amounts Will Increase in 2014

Increases to tax bracket thresholds, amounts relating to non-refundable credits, and most other amounts will take effect on January 1, 2014 based on an indexation increase of 0.9%, CRA has announced.

Bitcoins: CRA’s Take

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released an article titled “What You Should Know About Digital Currency”.

Tax Treaty Between Hong Kong and Canada Ratified

The income tax treaty that was first signed on November 11, 2012 between Hong Kong and Canada (the Treaty) was officially ratified and declared in force as of October 29, 2013.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    14%
  • No
    43 votes
    86%