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Bill C-31: Royal Asset and New CRA Powers Could Come Soon

Changes are coming to the Income Tax Act and both you and your clients will all be affected with new tax risks including longer tax audits. Bill C-31, which passed second reading in the House of Commons on June 3 and is now at committee stage, contains elements of previous Federal Budgets that will expand the CRA’s compliance and enforcement powers. Here’s what you need to know and pass along to your clients:

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.

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Featured Tool: Donations Savings Calculator

Help your clients determine the tax savings (and therefore the after-tax cost) of their charitable donations.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    5.97%
  • No
    63 votes
    94.03%