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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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OSC Gets More Teeth

The May 2 Ontario Budget announced the government’s intention to introduce legislative changes on various issues.

Correction: Do-It-Yourself Taxpayers Can Submit eDocs

The article "Must Audit Support Documents be Electronically Filed?", published in the April 17, 2013 issue of Knowledge Bureau Report has been amended.

Understanding Synthetic Dispositions

A “synthetic disposition” refers to financial arrangements which allow taxpayers to defer tax by “economically” disposing of a property while continuing to own it for tax purposes. These transactions were shut down as of Budget Day, March 21, 2013.

The Bank of Canada Appoints New Governor

On May 2, 2013, the Bank of Canada announced that a new Governor of the Bank had been appointed under Section 9 of the Bank of Canada Act.

May CE Workshops: Register Before May 15

Reserve your spot in Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, or Toronto. Be prepared to respond to requests for post-filing information and set up the best defence for your clients in case of appeal. See the full agenda for this May's Distinguished Advisor Workshop.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    11 votes
    16.67%
  • No
    55 votes
    83.33%