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.

“Take-charge” taxpayers preparing for their annual income-tax filing will want to take a look at this year’s T1 Income Tax and Benefits return, available online.

Jacks to launch her 49th and 50th books, Jacks on Tax, Your Do‐It‐Yourself Guide to Filing Taxes Online and Essential Tax Facts: Secrets and Strategies for Take‐Charge People on Jan. 15 at 7:45 AM at the Albany Club in Toronto.

Knowledge Bureau Report readers are a disciplined bunch. Only one in four felt the pressure to overspend during the holiday season.

A taxpayer’s failure to have its waiver of appeal set aside reaffirms that validly negotiated settlements between taxpayers and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are not to be questioned by the courts.

No, in fact, the Tax Filing Due Date can vary.

Even though proprietors and their spouses have until June 15 to file their returns before late filing penalties kick in, it makes sense to file by midnight April 30 with all other taxfilers to avoid interest charges if you have a balance due.