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June 2025 Poll
Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?
What Happens to Joint Subscribers When an RESP is Terminated?
What happens with accumulated income payments from a Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP) when the plan is a joint plan?
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)?
