Bill C-31: Royal Asset and New CRA Powers Could Come Soon
Changes are coming to the Income Tax Act and both you and your clients will all be affected with new tax risks including longer tax audits. Bill C-31, which passed second reading in the House of Commons on June 3 and is now at committee stage, contains elements of previous Federal Budgets that will expand the CRA’s compliance and enforcement powers. Here’s what you need to know and pass along to your clients:Thinking of Challenging CRA in Court? Think About Costs
Thinking of challenging the CRA in court? Legal costs could be one important factor to consider.
The Importance of Accurate Record Keeping
The Tax Court of Canada (TCC) recently considered an appeal by a contractor in his 2008 and 2009 taxation years who disagreed that his motor vehicle expenses should be disallowed.
Review of CDIC Limits: Amongst Three Important Changes at the Bank
A comprehensive review of Canada's deposit insurance framework was announced in the February 11, 2014 budget.
Evelyn Jacks: Veterans Need Tax-Efficient Investment Advice
According to the February 11, 2014 federal budget, approximately 7,600 Canadian Armed Forces personnel leave the Canadian Armed Forces every year.
Grad Spotlight - How Kareen Is Equipped to Better Assist Her Clientele
Kareen Rekowski earned her MFA-Succession and Estate Planning Specialist™ designation in 2013 and is on her way to achieving her DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ designation. We are pleased to have Kareen as one of our distinguished grads.
Be Sure to Make Your RRSP Contributions
The deadline for making your final RRSP contribution for the 2013 tax year is quickly approaching – Monday, March 3.
