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Wildfires: Apply for Taxpayer Relief Provisions

It may not be the first concern, but Canadians affected by wildfires may worry at some point about the tax consequences of lost records or missed filing deadlines – the next one on June 16 for those filing T1 returns with proprietorship income. Fortunately, the CRA offers Taxpayer Relief Provisions when there are circumstances beyond a taxpayer’s control, including natural disasters, serious illness or death in the family, or errors made by the CRA, which may trigger penalties and interest due to late or incomplete tax filings. Here’s what you need to know.

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Wizards with a Crystal Ball: Expert Panel Moderated by Jonathan Chevreau

In 50 years, what hasn’t changed is the familiar behavioral dynamics: fear and greed, risk and reward.

A Wealth of Tax Information at Your Fingertips

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Most Agree: Retirement Planning Should Begin Early

Hindsight is always 20/20 and sneaking that crystal ball glimpse into the future is next to impossible. For many of our KBR readers, if they only knew then what they know now, they would agree that retirement planning should start early in life.
 
 
 
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
    8 votes
    53.33%
  • No
    7 votes
    46.67%