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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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Lessons learned at DAC Day 1: Taking our bearings

The global economy is on the road to recovery. In fact, said veteran economist Patricia Croft, a speaker at the opening day of the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Naples, Fla., we are half way there.

Lesson learned Day 2: Charting our course

Sailing in uncharted waters means taking new approaches and speakers at Day 2 of the Distinguished Advisor Conference advocated a collaborative approach.

Evelyn Jacks: “Fiscal cliff” has immediate implications

The U.S. is fast approaching its “fiscal cliff” and how it resolves that challenge has implications for Canada and the world.

The law determines judges’ decisions

A recent Tax Court of Canada (TCC) decision shows that, despite personal feelings of sympathy, judges must follow the letter of the law.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    12 votes
    17.39%
  • No
    57 votes
    82.61%