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Wildfires: Apply for Taxpayer Relief Provisions

Canadians affected by wildfires may also be concerned about the tax consequences of lost records or missed filing deadlines. Fortunately, the CRA offers Taxpayer Relief Provisions for circumstances beyond a taxpayer’s control. These can apply in cases involving natural disasters, serious illness or death in the family, or errors made by the CRA—any of which may lead to late or incomplete tax filings and trigger penalties or interest. Here’s what you need to know.

Manitoba Tables Deficit Budget

The 2015 Manitoba provincial budget was delivered on April 30, 2015. 

Newfoundland Joins the “Tax the Rich” Movement

The 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador provincial budget was presented on April 30, 2015. 

Readiness Planning for Physician Assisted Suicide

Since the last time the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) visited the issue in Rodriguez (1993), doctor-assisted suicide has been legalized in eight other countries around the world.  

Lucrative Tax Claims: Medical Travel and Home Modification Costs

Tax season is officially over for most individuals, and that signals the start of tax audit season. 

New RRIF Planning Opportunities

The recent April 21 Federal Budget introduced relaxed rules for mandatory withdrawals from a RRIF, effective in the 2015 and subsequent tax years.

Top 10 Retirement Planning Questions

What’s a detailed, tax-efficient retirement income projection worth to your clients? A lot of peace of mind, especially if they are interested in continuing to build their net worth in retirement and beyond, while reducing their frustration with high taxes on private pension income.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    6 votes
    50%
  • No
    6 votes
    50%