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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:

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Business Succession Planning in High Demand

Provide the guidance you clients need by identifying key personnel and financial issues that should be considered before transitioning the business. Learn conveniently online and qualify for 30 CE/CPD credits before year end. Choose Fundamentals of Succession Planning by November 6 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

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Amendments Implement the Rest of Budget 2013

On October 18, Finance Canada released proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations for the remaining provisions from the March 21, 2013 Federal Budget. 

Tax Appeal Was Not Bountiful for Mormon Sect Leader

Bountiful is literally not on the map. It is the name that the Mormon fundamentalists call the community based at Lister, just a kilometer north of the U.S. border and seven kilometers from Creston.

Toothache? Backpain? See Your Doctors as Part of Year-End Planning

Got a toothache? Need more prescriptions? When you move up your medical appointments to before year-end, you may also increase your tax refund. That makes a visit to your dentist, eye doctor, or medical doctor a tax wise strategy at year-end.
 
 
 
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%