CRA

Bureaucrats axed CRA organized crime unit

Bureaucrats, not politicians, made the decision to cut a special unit at CRA that investigated organized crime, reports Postmedia News.

By Staff |October 2, 2013

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Industry

CRA sent jailed mafia boss big refund

A CBC investigative report has revealed that the Canada Revenue Agency sent Quebec-based Sicilian mob boss Nicolo Rizzuto an income tax refund cheque for almost $400,000, despite the fact he owned the taxman $1.5 million.

By Staff |September 26, 2013

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Industry

CRA launches online mail for small biz

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online mail service for small businesses that will help streamline interactions with the taxman.

By Staff |September 9, 2013

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Tax News

The first Canadian in the White House?

Ted Cruz has just become a famous Canadian -- he’s about to do something few choose to do.

By Terry F. Ritchie |August 23, 2013

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Industry

Up the risk in TFSAs

Tax-savvy investors place securities that yield the highest-taxed income in TFSAs—for instance interest-bearing securities, like bonds.

By Stella Gasparro |July 17, 2013

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Industry

CRA cuts red tape on small biz

CRA, in collaboration with the Canadian government, has made several changes to improve its services for small business owners.

By Staff |July 4, 2013

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Industry

Majority of Canadians file electronically: CRA

Over 76% of Canadians filed their income tax return electronically this year, an increase of 17% over last year, according to data released by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

By Staff |July 3, 2013

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Industry

No reprisals for criticizing taxman: CRA

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights has been revised to include an assurance that formal complaints against CRA won’t land disgruntled taxpayers on a reprisal list.

By Staff |June 27, 2013

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