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.Bill C-60 Passes March 21, 2013 Federal Budget into Law
Bill C-60 passed into law on June 26, 2013. This contained the tax provisions in the March 21, 2013 federal budget. Knowledge Bureau has been busy updating its tax courses in the DFA-Tax Services Specialist program to incorporate the changes. A second summer school session begins August 6. Be sure to register before July 31.
Foreign Property? New CRA Form Required in 2013
Income from both domestic and foreign sources must reported on the Canadian tax return by residents of Canada. Starting with the 2013 taxation year, the CRA will require Canadians holding foreign property with a cost of over $100,000 to file out a new, enhanced Foreign Income Verification Statement (Form T1135).
Caregiving? Real Wealth Managers Can Help Minimize the Financial Impact
Planning for caregivers of the sick and the disabled is an important role for Real Wealth Managers™ who are well connected to their clients. Often the biggest concern for caregivers is the maintenance of income sources while they give care to their sick loved ones.
Loonie Drops to 95 Cents…Wealth Advisors Needed
How will the continued weakening of the Canadian Dollar affect personal and family net worth? It’s an important question, especially for families who have recently purchased US property and are forced to pay soft costs with a diminishing currency. Planning is required.
August 2, 2013 – Extended Deadline for Alberta Flood Victims
CRA will proactively adjust the due date for all federal business and other returns filed in Alberta that were due during the flooding. A federal business return filed by August 2, 2013, will be considered as filed on time.
Tax Break for Northern Residents
If you’ve lived in a prescribed northern or intermediate zone for a period of at least six consecutive months beginning or ending in the tax year, you may be able to claim the Northern Residents Deduction on Line 255. Not sure if you qualify?
