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May 2025 Poll
Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?
Reduced Net Income Pays Off in Spades
Keep an eye on net income, Line 236 of your T1 return. It’s one of the most important lines because of its impact on the size of your refundable and non-refundable tax credits.
No hiding behind inadequate records
A recently released judgment from the Tax Court of Canada testifies to the importance of good record-keeping and exemplifies a clever method that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invokes when investigating taxpayers who hide behind inadequate records.
Deferring Old-Age Security
If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?
Dealing with goodwill
Goodwill can be “eligible capital property” under the Income Tax Act, explains Greer Jacks in this second of two parts on goodwill.
