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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:

Well-Rounded Learning for Best Tax Season Preparation

Take a blended-learning approach to preparing you and your staff for the upcoming tax season with our Personal Tax Bootcamp. Learn live as our noted experts walk you through a comprehensive update and refresher, then augment that learning with post-session case study work from the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Advanced course and earn up to 30 CE/CPD credits!

Get the Facts with Jacks on Tax

Are the “do-it-yourselfers” in your circle leaving money on the table because they don’t know their tax filing rights? This easy-to-read guide will give them the details behind the lines as they electronically prepare and file their individual or family 2013 tax returns. Available December 15, the best-selling Jacks on Tax: 2014 Edition will make a great gift!

Master T2 Preparation for Micro Businesses

Accurately prepare T2 corporate returns for your small business clients, ensuring tax is minimized and planning opportunities are identified on a timely basis. Enrol in the new course, T2 Corporate Tax Preparation for Micro Businesses, by December 18 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

The Best Reference Tool You’ll Need for the Upcoming Tax Season

Get the answers to your clients' tax questions easily and quickly with EverGreen Explanatory Notes – your ever-current research library, updated with the latest information and changes weekly! Take a test drive with a free demo today.

Majority Agrees: Focus on Spending Less Than You Earn is Key

The end of November marked the end of Financial Literacy month and with it our poll that asked: Putting focus on spending less than you earn is more important than earning more than you spend. Do you agree?

2014 TD1 Tax Credit Returns Now Available

December is the month to supply employees with their 2014 TD1 Tax Credit returns, which determine how much tax will be withheld from periodic pay cheques throughout 2014. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    4 votes
    6.15%
  • No
    61 votes
    93.85%