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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.

Time to invest in Canada

If Canada is to maintain its leading position, we need to be less reliant on credit-financed household spending and more geared to exports, investment and innovation, says Tiff Macklem.

Enhanced disclosure for scholarship plans

It is becoming easier to understand and invest in scholarship plans, thanks to new, enhanced disclosure requirements.

Travel expenses for medical, moving and Northern residents deduction claims

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) seems to think it cost less to operate a vehicle in Canada in 2012 than in 2011.

Evelyn Jacks: Tax protestors pay the price

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proved once again: there is no escaping your responsibility to pay income taxes.

Putting “goodwill” to work for you

Understanding the concept of “goodwill” will work to your advantage, as Greer Jacks explains in this first of a two-part series.

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about light.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

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    17.39%
  • No
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