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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

The Folly of Feeble Tax Appeals

A recent decision of the Tax Court of Canada serves as a caution to taxpayers who appeal their reassessments on feeble or fabricated grounds: parties who do so may face costly consequences.

Evelyn Jacks: Illness is Expensive; Tax Savings Can Help

One of the most common yet most missed provisions on the personal tax return is medical expenses, and in an aging demographic, they are more prevalent. 

Relationship Breakdown: Claiming Non-Refundable Tax Credits

After a relationship breakdown, there are some general rules on who claims in sole or joint custody cases.

Rental Property: Capital Cost Allowance and Multiple Owners

Are you considering jointly owning property to rent with one or more other people? Before doing so, it’s important to consider the structure of your ownership agreement.

Author Bill Bishop Brings “Big Idea Thinking” To DAC

Bill Bishop brings his unique insight on sales strategies to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of The Next BIG Idea: How To Sell A Lobster.

Become a Distinguished Financial Advisor Specializing in Tax and Bookkeeping Services

Featuring course development and direction by Canada’s most trusted tax and financial educator, Evelyn Jacks and a team of outstanding tax professionals with decades of experience in teaching tens of thousands of tax professionals.  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    10 votes
    17.24%
  • No
    48 votes
    82.76%