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:DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?
Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Faline Linstone
Faline Linstone from Kamloops, BC recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation - Basic course to upgrade her qualifications, and she met all of her objectives.
Illness In the Family? The Tax System Provides Relief
This is a good time of the year to discuss family health – with your tax advisor!
New Trust Legislation Enacted
Advisors should inform their high net worth clients of recently enacted changes to tax benefits arising from the use of trusts.
CPP – Now or Later?
One of the more difficult decisions for those approaching retirement is when to start receiving their CPP retirement pension.
Foreign Income Verification Reporting – Form T1135 (Part 2)
Last week we covered Foreign Income Verification Reporting, Form T1135 in general along with the basic requirements of foreign holdings reporting. This week we’ll look at the form in detail and cover some of the specific reporting requirements.
