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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.

Especially for Experienced Tax and Financial Advisors:

Use of Trusts in Tax and Estate Planning.

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Bill C-60: Changes to the Tax Court Rules

In the first article of our Bill C-60 series in our May 22 issue of KBR, we looked at the proposed amending of the audit process. This week we examine the changes to the tax court rules.

File Proprietorship Returns by June 17

Do you run an unincorporated small business from your home or office?

The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Proceeds of Dispositions

Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd v. Her Majesty The Queen [2013] SCC 29 An important and eliciting tax decision was recently released by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) analyzing the difference between liabilities and embedded obligations as well as the role of tax symmetry in the Income Tax Act (the Act).

Bill C-60: Amending the Audit Process

On April 29, the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, introduced Bill C-60 to Parliament which proposes to implement certain provisions of the March 21, 2013 federal budget.
 
 
 
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%