Time’s Up: CRA’s 100 Day Mandate for Improvement
After years of frustration on the part of tax professionals and taxpayers alike, the Finance Minister ordered the Canada Revenue Agency to clean up its act in 100 days. Specifically, the improvement plan was to run from September 2 through December 11. Finance Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Francoise-Phillippe Champagne instructed CRA to fix “unacceptable wait times and service delays.” Time’s up this week and CRA has released an update on progress. What gets measured, gets done. Let’s see what CRA’s metrics show.Evelyn Jacks: Ready, Richer, and Energized for Prosperity
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Understanding Conflicts of Interest: Tips from the Tax Court
Canadian National Railway Company v McKercher LLP and Gordon Wallace, 2013 SCC 39
CPP Contributions for the Self-Employed Required Until Age 65
Self-employed taxpayers who are receiving a CPP retirement pension must continue to contribute to CPP until they are at least 65.
When do I have to pay tax on alimony or spousal and child support payments?
The rules differ for spousal and child support, as explained below.
Life Expectancy and the OAS Postponement Issue
According to a Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) study published by advisor.ca, the life expectancy of a 60-year-old male today has increased by 2.9 years (from 24.4 to 27.3 years), while the life expectancy of a 60-year-old female has increased by 2.7 years (from 26.7 years to 29.4 years).
Back to School Tax Tips for Students
With back-to-school just around the corner, there are several important recent tax issues for students that will be helpful to keep in mind for the year ahead.
