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:

Self-employed taxpayers who are receiving a CPP retirement pension must continue to contribute to CPP until they are at least 65. 

The rules differ for spousal and child support, as explained below.

According to a Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) study published by advisor.ca, the life expectancy of a 60-year-old male today has increased by 2.9 years (from 24.4 to 27.3 years), while the life expectancy of a 60-year-old female has increased by 2.7 years (from 26.7 years to 29.4 years).

With back-to-school just around the corner, there are several important recent tax issues for students that will be helpful to keep in mind for the year ahead.

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