The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:
Proposed changes to the Income Tax Act will oblige taxpayers to report “avoidance transactions” if the transactions include two of three existing “hallmarks.”
The prescribed annual interest rate that will apply to any amounts owed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is 5% for the first quarter of 2013, unchanged from the previous quarter.
Claims for the Children’s Arts and Children’s Fitness tax credits are based on when the payment is made, not the year in which the activities are scheduled.
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Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?