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EFILE Changes for 2014 Season Announced

Professional tax advisors should now be familiar with new EFILE procedures for 2014, which will begin on February 10, 2014. 

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Minimize The December 15 Quarterly Tax Instalment

December 15 is just around the corner and that’s the time seniors and others who do not have tax deducted at source make their final quarterly tax instalment remittances.

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Civil & Criminal Tax Law: Keep Admissibility of Evidence in Mind

Those involved in criminal tax evasion cases are advised to bear civil tax consequences in mind when negotiating plea bargains and making admissions because the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) may admit evidence that may be otherwise inadmissible, if unchallenged in prior criminal proceedings.

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Claim the Costs of Adopting a Child

If you adopt a child, you may claim a credit for the adoption expenses in the year that the adoption becomes final. This amount may be claimed by either spouse.

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Make Claims for Children’s Programs in Year Paid

Claims for the Children’s Arts and Children’s Fitness tax credits are based on when the payment is made, not the year in which the activities are scheduled.

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