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.Will Having a TFSA Reduce the Size of the Guaranteed Income Supplement?
With very minor exceptions, the definition of “income” used to determine the amount of the Guaranteed Income Supplement is the same as “Net Income” under the Income Tax Act.
Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Total Return Swap
We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at a total return swap.
Business Strategy Required to Manage Risk
Are you ready to grow your business? According to Statistics Canada[1], the top three reasons businesses fail is lack of vision, lack of knowledge, and the inability to use outside advisors effectively.
Tax Efficiency Strategy: Earn More Tax Exempt Income
There are many sources of tax exempt income of which most people are unaware. Here's the tax secret...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Top Advisors to Discuss Future of Financial Services
Winnipeg, MB. Under the theme, Back to the Future, delegates at the DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference), will explore opportunities to build on past successes and experiences in a changing environment for both tax and financial advisors.
DAC 2013: Dan Kelly – Behavioural Finance: CRA and the Independent Business Community
About a quarter of a million business owners, or a fifth of businesses with employees, are now aged 55 and over and succession planning is big for them and for the economy. So is tax. How deep is government in the pocket of business?
