CRA Shut Down: Communicate Proactively Before Long Weekend
Did you know that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be undergoing a digital migration on the September long weekend, starting Friday August 29 at 8:00 p.m. and ending Tuesday at 6:00 am September 2, with the proviso that this possibly could last til September 3? What could go wrong? Plenty.TAX TIP: Make Charitable Giving a Multi-Stakeholder Event
Why don’t more taxpayers – and charities – know more about gifting securities in kind? It’s an expeditious way to support your favorite charities during inflationary times. Donations for the purposes of 2022 tax credits will be accepted until December 30, but it’s important to leave settlement time for the transfer or securities.
Tax Planning: Labour Mobility Deduction for Tradespeople
The April 2022 federal budget, introduced a Labour Mobility Deduction for skilled tradespeople and apprentices who need to temporarily relocate for work and it’s important to advise eligible taxpayers about this before year end so they can find receipts to back up the claims retroactively to January 1, 2022.
Tax Tip: Leaving Canada? What’s Included in the Departure Tax
Canadians, who leaving the country become emigrants, and have to file a final tax return as of the date of emigration must report income for the period of residency and also, a deemed disposition of their taxable assets. This can generate capital gains or losses, which can generate a balance due or in some cases, additional refunds if losses are applied to prior year gains. There are some exceptions explained below.
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The Dark Horses – Find them at the Advanced T1 Tax Update
The Dark Horses are coming: little known tax facts and tips ordinary advisors never tell their clients about. It makes a big difference in the after-tax result! December 15 is the beginning of the Early Registration Deadlines for the Advanced T1 Tax Update, featuring three training options in 2023:
Canada Dental Benefit: Now Open and Accepting Applications
Did you know that in Canada, a third of people do not have dental insurance to get the dental care they need? Starting on December 1, eligible Canadians were allowed to apply for the Canada Dental Benefit. This is the first-ever federal dental-care program, but it comes with fine print and potential auditing if incorrectly applied for. Here’s what you need to know to tap into the program, which allows for dental expenditures to be claimed back to October 1, 2022.
