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.

On June 22, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that taxpayers who have been affected by the recent flooding in the Calgary area would have access to the taxpayer relief provisions, if they were unable to meet their tax obligations on time.

Wondering if we’ll ever get summer this year? Here’s something to ponder if you’re stuck at the cottage in the rain. . .the six laws of a long and happy life.

Avoid owing more than $2,999 at your balance due date. Here's why...

Do you know of someone dealing with the devastation of critical illness? There is much we can do from a tax efficiency point of view to help and guide families. 

Tax compliance: You can’t escape it, even if you’re a long distance trucker. 

We conclude our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at holding period rules.