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Late Filing Penalties: Talk About It!

While most T1 returns are in the hands of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by April 30, we know many are not. In fact, millions of returns were still outstanding as of mid-May. Late-filing clients they need to know about the consequences, especially if they owe. Here’s a rundown to be aware of:

National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy Call for Members

Are you interested in strengthening Canadians’ financial literacy?

Requirement vs. Choice: It’s the Crux in Claiming Commission Sales Expenses

In order to be eligible for a deduction for sales or travel expenses under subsections 8(1)(f) and (h) of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers must show that they worked on a commission-based income.

Evelyn Jacks: Ostriches Aren’t Smart; Tax Penalties Are Expensive

Well it's that time of the year again. . .tax audit season. The ostrich approach is one way to cope, but not the smartest. 

Q and A: Setting Up Business in the U.S.

The U.S. has a number of different business structures available when conducting your affairs in the U.S., whether your business is rental property or operating a viable small business.

Employee Stock Options

An employer may provide its employees 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 (the exercise price).

Volunteer Firefighters Can Claim Non-Refundable Credit

Volunteer firefighters can claim an amount of $3,000.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    13 votes
    16.67%
  • No
    65 votes
    83.33%