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Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June

Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:

CRA Error Doesn’t Help Taxpayer on Reassessment

When the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) errs, can they correct, reassess and require payment even if this is unfair? Apparently yes, based on a recent court case.

Evelyn Jacks: Rest in Peace, Mr. Flaherty

Canada is devastated at the loss of its great Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, who few would argue was a truly wonderful soul.

Own U.S. Real Property? Know What is Required for Tax Purposes

Many people have taken advantage of the real estate market drop in the U.S. and have purchased U.S. real estate for personal use or as a rental property, but many do so not realizing what owning this kind of property means from a tax perspective.

Who Are Eligible Child Care Providers?

Child care expenses are claimable on form T778 by Canadian residents for services provided by any of the following in Canada (although deemed residents may qualify as well).

Deducting Disability Support

If you are disabled and incur expenses of an attendant or other disability supports purchased to enable you to earn employment or self-employment income or to pursue education, then you can claim the costs of disability supports on Line 215 so long as the expenses were not reimbursed.

People in the News

Knowledge Bureau's faculty and authors have been busy in the media this week!
 
 
 
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
    13 votes
    17.81%
  • No
    60 votes
    82.19%