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Tax News
Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsman, J. Paul Dubé, has released a report calling on CRA to improve communications related to warning the public about tax shelter donation schemes. He also recommended that CRA monitor trends in the structuring of, and investing in, questionable tax schemes and make such information available to the public in a timely manner.
By Staff |March 19, 2014
1 min read
Economic Indicators
Canadians' generosity will be on display this year with 86% reporting that they’ll engage in some sort of charitable activity during the holiday season, shows a BMO Harris study.
By Staff |December 20, 2013
CRA regulates more than 86,000 registered charities in Canada. The tax agency is offering a few tips this holiday season to ensure those giving to charity can feel secure about their donation.
By Staff |December 18, 2013
2 min read
Fewer Canadians are donating to registered charities, and they are giving less, a study by the Fraser Institute shows.
By Staff |December 16, 2013
Make sure clients can claim donations
By Jamie Golombek |December 10, 2013
3 min read
Planning and Advice
When it comes to helping businesses prosper in Victoria, B.C., Philip Bisset-Covaneiro is a YES man. That stands for Young Entrepreneurs Society, a non-profit he established in Victoria in 2007 and still chairs.
By Stuart Foxman |December 3, 2013
Seventy-four of Toronto’s top business and community leaders spent a chilly, damp night sleeping on the pavement to raise more than $700,000 for homeless kids at Covenant House, Nov. 21.
By Staff |November 22, 2013
Industry
Wealthy have returned to pre-recession levels of support for charities.
By Staff |November 14, 2013
How to bring up charitable giving with clients.
By Staff |September 25, 2013
Boomers in the U.S. contribute 43% of all giving, finds a new study. Meanwhile, 11% of Gen Y donates to charities, and 20% of Gen X.
By Staff |August 9, 2013
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