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Seniors Targeted? The Tax Audits Begin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely reviews or audits tax filings, including personal, trust, corporate, and HST returns. The most common types of reviews that focus on personal tax returns include, but are not limited to, Pre-Assessment Reviews, Processing Reviews, and the Matching Program. This year there is a new focus: the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced to help families better care for their elders. But claiming it, like other tax benefits, comes with a tax snare. Read on to learn more.

Taxing Legal Services is Legal

Taxing legal services does not interfere with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Gifts to Foreign Charities Allowed in 2013

The eligibility of gifts to foreign charities have expanded in 2013.

Protecting Clients from Fraudsters

Fraud in the marketplace in an unfortunate reality. Protect your clients' real weath by being diligent in mitigating negative factors.

Are RSP Contributions Always the Right Answer? It Depends…

RSP contributions are a great way to save for your retirement, but the trick is to use them correctly. Kevin Gebert, MFA designate and financial advisor, weighs in with his opinion.

Preserve Your Appeal Rights

You are in a relationship with the CRA, so you need to know some key parameters.

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about freeze up.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    18 votes
    66.67%
  • No
    9 votes
    33.33%