AUTHREP Changed July 15
Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.Fines and House Arrest for Taxpayer Caught in Paradigm Scheme
Carl Gustafson, a professional engineer (P.Eng.) and a director of Norall Group Contracting Inc., was fined late in October in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay in the amount of $84,417 for failing to report $459,174 in income.
CRA Has an Informant Leads Program
Fight with the neighbor? An ex-partner? There are tax reasons to make up and repair burnt bridges: tax snitching can be nasty.
Entertaining? What are the Rules to Writing Off Hospitality, Meals, and Entertainment?
CRA issued IT 518 to overview their position with regard to the deductibility of food, beverages and entertainment. Reasonable amounts may of course be deducted, if incurred to earn income from a business or property.
Understanding Segregated Funds
Investors seeking safety and guarantees often have segregated funds in their non-registered investment portfolio. Segregated funds are mutual funds wrapped up with a life insurance policy to provide a death benefit as well as a guarantee of principal.
Manage Instalments: Avoid a Balance Owing of More than $3,000
Avoid owing more than $3,000 at your balance due date.
Special Report: Live from the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Ojai
Knowledge Bureau will be reporting live with highlights from the 10th Annual Distinguished Advisor Conference November 10-13. Tune in to the key nuggets our 24 distinguished speakers will impart! Follow the action on Twitter with @knowledgebureau.com and #KBDAC. Be sure to also join us for the announcement of the location and theme of next year's DAC!
