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AUTHREP Changed July 15

Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.

Competitiveness in Canada: Growing Our Way Out of a Recession

Your clients may wish to understand how poised their investments are for success in the short term, and that may involve a discussion about the competitiveness and the growth of the Canadian economy.  How competitive is Canada and why is that important as a recession looms in 2023?   

DAC Delegates:  High Inflation, High Anxiety Brings Opportunity

Last week Distinguished Delegates at DAC 2022 were asked to get out of their comfort zones and make new, big goals to embrace what will be a difficult 2023. One thing that stood out to us: Many delegates see this time of high inflation and high anxiety as an opportunity.  It’s a perfect time to add value in all areas: accounting, tax, bookkeeping and financial services. Here’s a recap of the wisdoms:

Corporate Owner-Managers Need Support Around Tax Planning

We are going to feature an ongoing series highlighting certain courses that professionals will find valuable.  For the next couple of weeks we are going to spotlight professional certificate courses that are directly related to Year-End Tax Planning.  This week’s course is Tax Planning for Corporate Owner-Managers. 

Got an Hour? Grab Lunch and Prepare to Solve One Client Problem at a Time!

Have you ever wished that you could spend your lunch hour learning about a specific planning concept right when you need to know it? 

Applying COVID Benefits Repayments Gets Easier

CRA is introducing a new form for tax filing season 2022, which will make the application of a repayment of COVID-19 benefits easier. The repayment can be claimed as a deduction, which will generate a refund. 

Ending Soon:  Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit

The next scheduled date on which the Bank of Canada will announce its overnight rate target is October 26, 2022.  In this, Part 2 of a series of three, we discuss monetary and fiscal policies that affect inflation. The Small Businesses Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit will soon expire and with it a lucrative return for those who improve their business premises.  Expenses must have occurred between September 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022.  Here’s what you need to know and share:
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    358 votes
    70.75%
  • No
    148 votes
    29.25%