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Podcast: Automatic Tax Filing - Will It Work?

Last week Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau  tabled his annual report:  In Pursuit of Better Service: Taxpayers Deserve More.  once again, it was nothing short of scathing, as CRA received its highest number of complaints in the last three years.  Calling our “completely nuts” Income Tax Act a potential barrier, he is nonetheless pushing for automatic tax filing as a potential solution.  A new episode of Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks & Friends available next week, will feature guest Gillian Petit, Ph.D. - author of a great report, Welcome News for Lower-Income Canadians, but There’s More to Do - which takes a deeper dive.  Consider the following:

T1 Basic Tax Course Fully Updated to Cover Announced Liberal Budget Changes

On March 22, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the highly anticipated federal budget. And in response, Knowledge Bureau has already updated its latest version of the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course.

2016 Federal Budget Special Report

Our team of tax experts is pleased to present the Knowledge Bureau 2016 Federal Budget Special Report.

Mark Your Calendar

Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC  Nov 6 -9.

Life Purpose

“Money is the sixth sense that makes it possible to enjoy the other five.” - Richard Ney

2016 Federal Budget Overview

Investors Breathe A Small Sigh Of Relief, but Losers Include Mutual Fund Holders, Small Businesses, Charities and Certain Families. 

2016 Budget Overview: Personal Tax Measures

Tax provisions that affect personal taxation for 2016 and beyond.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    8.42%
  • No
    87 votes
    91.58%