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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

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Filing Deadline Extended, Questions Remain

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a May 5 tax filing deadline extension and an arrest has been made in the "Heartbleed Bug" matter.

Canada’s Taste for Wine is Increasing

Canadians have become real red wine connoisseurs, but we still like our home grown beer, too. According to Statistics Canada, alcohol sales throughout the country in 2013 rose 2.2% from 2012, but a change in what Canadians are buying at the liquor store is noticeable.

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.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    14.81%
  • No
    46 votes
    85.19%