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:

An employer may provide employees with the opportunity to purchase shares in the employer’s corporation at some future date, but at a price that is the current market price when the option is granted. 

We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at the short sale of similar or identical property.

Make sure you contribute $5,000 for each resident adult in the family every year.

Under the theme, Back to the Future, delegates at the DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference), will explore opportunities to build on past successes and experiences in a changing environment for both tax and financial advisors. Find out how you can win an all expenses paid trip to DAC 2013!

Twelve years ago professionals were allowed to incorporate in Canada. Now, huge wealth has accumulated in the retained earnings.

Expertly prepare T2 returns and gain a deeper understanding of the business issues and tax options that underlie the integration of the Canadian T1 and T2 income tax returns. Enrol by June 30 for $395 early bird rate.