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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?
Supreme Court: The Line Between Tax Audits and Investigations
In its Backgrounder to the new Section 237.3, which defines reportable tax avoidance transactions that may be subject to the General Anti Avoidance Rules, Finance Canada has assured taxpayers that the provision, is for “administrative purposes only” and therefore it is unlikely that it will be used to incriminate a taxpayer.
Donations Sent to Terrorists: CRA Revokes Charity Registration
On September 20, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that it would revoke the registered charitable status of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Development Foundation.
Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)
If you are running an incorporated business you may be in financial position to supplement your RRSP with an IPP, which is a defined benefit pension plan. The IPP offers both maximum tax relief and a maximum retirement pension.
Tax Court: Graduate Student Can be an Employee Under the EI Act
The Tax Court of Canada (TCC) recently considered whether a graduate student performing research at the University of British Columbia was an employee for the purposes of subsection 5(1) of the Employment Insurance Act.
How Do I Find the Right Tax Advisor?
Finding a tax advisor to take your family into a tax-efficient future is important.
